How to take the bus in Penang
A simple guide to riding Rapid Penang buses in George Town and across Penang - how to pay, board, and find your route, plus the free CAT shuttle.
Use it live in the Malaysia Transit app
How to ride
- Board through the front door. Tap a Touch ’n Go card on the reader, or tell the driver your destination and pay the cash fare.
- Press the bell before your stop and exit through the rear door.
- Bus numbers and destinations are shown on the front of the bus; check the route before boarding.
Fares & passes
- Rapid Penang fares are distance-staged and capped at a low maximum; pay by Touch ’n Go or cash.
- The CAT shuttle in central George Town is free.
- Pas Mutiara My50 gives Malaysians 30 days of unlimited Rapid Penang rides.
Find your route
Search any stop or route, see which buses serve it, and track them live in the Malaysia Transit app.