Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said the hub, located beside the Hang Tuah LRT and Monorail interchange, provided seamless connections between rail services, express buses, e-hailing services, taxis and shared mobility options via a sheltered pedestrian walkway.
She said the hub would also serve as a key gateway for travellers between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
"Kuala Lumpur sees 1.2 million people entering and leaving the city daily, with about 5.5 million journeys recorded each day, making investment in urban mobility increasingly important.
"The LaLaport Transportation Hub is a welcome addition to Kuala Lumpur's transport network. As a recognised and licensed terminal, it provides a comfortable boarding and drop-off point for express bus passengers in the city centre," she said at the launch today.
Also present were Land Public Transport Agency (Apad) deputy director (development) Azrin Borhan, Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Fadlun Mak Ujud and Japanese Ambassador to Malaysia Noriyuki Shikata.
Yeoh said Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) had introduced three-year operating licences for transport terminals, replacing the previous annual renewal system to provide greater certainty for operators.
She added that DBKL was also enhancing safety and accessibility across the city by installing about 10,000 operational closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras.
Meanwhile, Shikata said the launch reflected close Malaysia-Japan cooperation in advancing sustainable urban development.
He said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's recent visit to Japan reaffirmed both countries' commitment to closer cooperation, including energy security, ahead of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year.
Located on the LG1 level of the East Atrium, the hub features a fully covered facility with 11 bus bays, an air-conditioned waiting area, manned counters, self-service kiosks and a Passenger Information Display System (PIDS) providing real-time bus schedules.
Its operator, Asia Success Resource Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Aaron Chuah, said the hub was expected to handle about 150 bus trips daily, including a 24-hour express bus service between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
"The facility is also supported by the Boleh-Boleh Ride on-demand van shuttle service, connecting passengers to key destinations around the city centre.
"About 30 bus operators are expected to use LTH as their main transit hub in the city centre, particularly for cross-border services between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
"The hub also provides shuttle van services to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminals 1 and 2, offering passengers greater convenience when travelling to the airport," he said. - NST
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