Rapid Penang Bus 12 - Jetty to Bandar Sri Pinang

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Rapid Penang Bus No. 12 (6 January 2018)

Rapid Penang Bus 12 is a circular city bus service that connects the historic waterfront at Weld Quay with George Town’s inner streets and the modern residential area of Bandar Sri Pinang. By looping through Komtar, Prangin, and the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway corridor, Bus 12 plays an important role in linking heritage zones, transport hubs, and southern coastal neighbourhoods.

Route Map of Rapid Penang Bus No. 12

Route of Rapid Penang Bus 12

Weld Quay Ferry & Bus Terminal ("Jetty") - Gat Lebuh Chulia - Lebuh Chulia - Pitt Street - Kampong Kolam - Lebuh Carnarvon - Jalan Magazine - Lebuh Lintang - Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong (Prangin Road) - Jalan Ria - Komtar Bus Terminal - Jalan Magazine - Jalan Penang - Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong (Prangin Road) - Gat Jalan Prangin - Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway - Gat Lebuh Macallum - Lintang Macallum 1 - Gat Lebuh Cecil - Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway - Lebuh Sungai Pinang - Lebuh Sungai Pinang 1 - Lebuh Sungai Pinang 8 - Persiaran Karpal Singh 2 - Lebuh Sungai Pinang - Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway - Gat Lebuh Cecil - Lintang Macallum 1 - Gat Lebuh Macallum - Jalan Magazine - Lebuh Lintang - Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong (Prangin Road) Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong (Prangin Road) - Jalan Ria - Komtar Bus Terminal - Jalan Magazine - Jalan Penang - Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong (Prangin Road) - Lebuh Carnarvon - Kampong Kolam - Lebuh Chulia - Gat Lebuh Chulia - Pengkalan Weld - Lebuh Downing - Lebuh Pantai (Beach Street) - Pesara King Edward - Pengkalan Weld - Jetty - Weld Quay Ferry & Bus Terminal

Overview of Rapid Penang Bus 12

Bus 12 is designed as a local circulation route, making it particularly useful for residents, office workers, and students who need to travel between central George Town and the southern coastal housing estates. Unlike express routes that focus on speed, Bus 12 prioritises coverage, serving many inner-city streets and interchanges.

Because the route is a loop, passengers can board at Weld Quay, Komtar, or Bandar Sri Pinang and travel in one continuous direction until they reach their destination. This makes Bus 12 convenient for short hops as well as longer cross-city journeys¹.

Route Description (Circular Loop)

The route of Rapid Penang Bus 12 begins and ends at the Weld Quay Ferry & Bus Terminal, a major public transport gateway connecting ferries, city buses, and services to Butterworth.

From Weld Quay into George Town

Departing from the Jetty, Bus 12 travels via Gat Lebuh Chulia and Lebuh Chulia, entering George Town’s heritage core. It then proceeds along Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling (Pitt Street), an area known for its historic mosques, temples, and shophouses.

The bus continues through Kampong Kolam and Lebuh Carnarvon, serving long-established residential streets before moving onto Jalan Magazine and Lebuh Lintang.

Prangin and Komtar Area

Bus 12 passes through Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong (Prangin Road) and Jalan Ria, skirting the busy Prangin commercial district. It then loops past Komtar, Penang’s main public transport hub, where passengers can transfer to numerous other Rapid Penang services.

This section of the route is particularly important for shoppers, office workers, and students, as it links markets, malls, and government offices².

Southern Corridor and Bandar Sri Pinang

From the Prangin area, Bus 12 uses access points such as Gat Jalan Prangin to enter the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway. It then travels through Gat Lebuh Macallum and Lintang Macallum 1, before rejoining the expressway via Gat Lebuh Cecil.

The route continues south along Lebuh Sungai Pinang, passing through Lebuh Sungai Pinang 1 and Lebuh Sungai Pinang 8. This section serves the Bandar Sri Pinang area, including nearby residential developments and the Persiaran Karpal Singh seafront.

Return Loop to Weld Quay

After completing the Bandar Sri Pinang segment, Bus 12 returns north via the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway, again passing through Macallum and Cecil access roads. It re-enters the city centre through Jalan Magazine, Lebuh Lintang, and the Prangin–Komtar area.

The final part of the loop takes the bus back through Lebuh Carnarvon, Kampong Kolam, and Lebuh Chulia, before travelling along Pengkalan Weld, Lebuh Downing, Lebuh Pantai (Beach Street), and Pesara King Edward, eventually returning to the Weld Quay Ferry & Bus Terminal.

Who Uses Rapid Penang Bus 12?

Rapid Penang Bus 12 is commonly used by:

• Residents of Bandar Sri Pinang commuting to George Town
• Office workers travelling between Komtar, Prangin, and the city centre
• Students attending schools and colleges along the route
• Visitors looking for a budget-friendly way to move between the Jetty, Komtar, and southern coastal areas

Bus Frequency and Operating Hours

Rapid Penang Bus 12 operates daily from 5:30am to 9:35pm. Buses generally run at intervals of 30 to 40 minutes, depending on traffic conditions and time of day³.

Passengers can check the real-time location of Bus 12 via the Rapid Penang online tracking portal or the MyRapid PULSE mobile app, which provides live bus positions and estimated arrival times.

Fare Structure and Payment Methods

Rapid Penang Bus 12 uses a distance-based fare system, meaning the fare depends on how far you travel along the route.

There are two fare categories:

• Adult fare
• Concession fare – applicable to students in full school uniform, senior citizens aged 60 and above, and children aged 7 to 12

Fare Rates

How to Pay

Passengers may pay their fare using:

• Cash (exact fare required; no change provided)
• Pas Mutiara monthly travel pass

These payment methods apply to Rapid Penang bus services across Penang Island⁴.

References

1. Rapid Penang official website – route and service information
2. Prasarana Malaysia Berhad – public transport services
3. Rapid Penang real-time bus tracking portal
4. Rapid Penang fare structure and concessions

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