Penang Hill free shuttle service back for Chinese New Year

Penang Hill Corporation (PHC), in collaboration with Rapid Penang and with the support of the Penang State Government, has announced the return of the Penang Hill Free Shuttle Service.

With the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration, this initiative aims to ease traffic congestion and promote environmental sustainability in the Air Itam area.

Penang Hill Corp: Easing congestion and emissions

Following a series of successful launches last year, PHC is extending the complimentary shuttle service for the Chinese New Year celebration.

The primary objective is to alleviate traffic congestion and reduce carbon emissions in the Air Itam area.

The free shuttle service will operate from 10 to 13 February 2024, providing eight daily trips in both directions from 9.00 am to 9.00 pm at intervals of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Wheelchair-friendly, the shuttle service caters to passengers with specific accessibility requirements.

The designated bus stop for boarding or alighting is on Jalan Ria, connecting to Penang Hill Lower Station. The shuttle service timetable is available on PHC’s official website and social media platforms.

Faster travel, stress-free experience

The Penang Hill Free Shuttle Service can be easily identified by its clear marking as the “Penang Hill Free Shuttle Service” at the two pick-up or drop-off points—Station 9 at KOMTAR and the bus stop at Penang Hill Lower Station.

In case of the bus reaching full capacity, visitors are encouraged to use Rapid bus number 204 at regular rates or GrabCar with the promo code ‘GRAB2PGHILL’, providing a maximum of two redemptions per user.

Anticipating a surge in visitors during the Chinese New Year holidays, the shuttle service addresses limited parking challenges at Penang Hill.

With fewer than 500 spaces available at the multi-storey car park and its surroundings, the initiative aims to reduce traffic congestion and roadside overparking.

Beyond easing traffic congestion, the Penang Hill Free Shuttle Service enhances the overall visitor experience by reducing travel time and offering a stress-free means for both locals and visitors to enjoy Penang Hill.

PHC encourages everyone to utilise this free shuttle service during the Chinese New Year holiday, aligning with their commitment to creating a more sustainable and environmentally friendly Penang.