GEORGE TOWN, April 24 -- Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd has expanded the Rapid Penang On-Demand van services to cover three more areas on Penang island from Saturday onwards.

The three new zones will focus on the city centre of George Town and the highly dense urban areas of Jelutong and Bayan Lepas.

According to Rapid Bus acting chief executive officer Ku Jamil Zakaria, initially, a total 14 vans will be used for the Rapid Penang On-Demand service for the three new zones.

Six will be in George Town, four in Jelutong and four in Bayan Lepas.

"To support the following phases, Rapid Bus will introduce another 21 vans in stages by June," he said.

He said Rapid Bus is committed in expanding access to Rapid Penang On-Demand services in areas with less...