Getting Around

Kuala Lumpur 's Taxi Service

There are two kinds of taxis in KL - metered and non-metered. Non-metered taxis usually charge a higher fare than metered taxis.

The fare is based on the distance travelled and the time when the taxi is stationary at traffic lights and during traffic jams. The single passenger is charged RM2 for the first 2 km and RM0.10sen for every 200 metres, and RM2.00 for the first two minutes and RM0.10sen for every 45 seconds. If there are extra passengers (more than 2), then there will be an extra charge of RM0.20sen.

Short trips around the city cost about RM5 while trips across the inner city areas are anything between RM10 - RM15. Luggage stored in the trunk will be an additional RM1.00, and a fee of RM1.00 will be imposed for telephoning for a taxi.

Taxis are available round the clock but there will be a 50% surcharge on the metered fare from midnight to 6 a.m. Taxi stands are commonly found beside bus-stops. Taxis which operate outside the railway station use the coupon system. Coupons are available for sale outside Platform 4. Sample fares are as follows: