Rapid Penang

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Rapid Penang, an abbreviation for Rapid Penang Sendirian Berhad is the a government-owned company set up to operate transit bus services in Penang state in Malaysia, it was established by the the government of Penang State in 9 February 2007 and commenced operations on 31st July 2007, this is the second public transport operating company set up by the Malaysian government after Rapid KL from Kuala Lumpur in 2004.

Rapid Penang currently operating 350 buses and 44 routes in Palau Pinang (Penang Island) and Seberang Prai (Province Wellesley) areas.

Active fleet

Manufacturer Model Thumbnail Year Body Engine Transmission Notes
Dongfeng DHZ6120RC2 2007 Dongfeng Yuchai YC6G240-30 Allison T270R
  • The pioneer fleet of Rapid Penang
  • They're currently serve the mainland routes (Seberang Prai) only
Golden Dragon XML6123G 2007 Golden Dragon Yuchai YC6G240-30 Allison T270R
  • The pioneer fleet of Rapid Penang
  • Most of them currently serve the mainland routes (Seberang Prai)
Suzhou King Long Higer Bus KLQ6108G 2007 Higer Bus KLQ6108G Cummins B5.9 Voith D854.3
  • The pioneer fleet of Rapid Penang
JAC 2007 Higer Bus KLQ6108G Yuchai YC4E160-30 Manual Transmission
  • The pioneer fleet of Rapid Penang
  • Mainly serve 206 & 309
Scania K270UB (10.6m) 2009 Gemilang Coachwork Scania DC9-270 Euro IV ZF 6HP504C
  • The backbone fleet in Rapid Penang
Scania K270UB (12m) 2009 Gemilang Coachwork Scania DC9-270 Euro IV ZF 6HP504C
  • They're currently serve the mainland routes (Seberang Prai) only
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