Penang Hill Jeep Service, Penang

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Penang Hill Jeep Service was a public transport service to reach the top of Penang Hill. This was put in place when the Penang Hill Funicular Railway was under repair. Since then, the service has been discontinued.

Penang Hill Jeep Service (29 May 2011)
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During its run, the Penang Hill Jeep Service had a dozen jeeps to take passengers up the hill. The adult price for a return journey up Penang Hill is RM15 per person. There are two types of jeeps or 4WD vehicles, those that take 4 passengers and those that take 6. Passengers have to wait till the jeep is fully occupied before the journey can start. Those who do not wish to wait can also charter a whole jeep. Children aged 7-12 are charged children's fare.

The jeep uses the winding tar road to go up the hill. This steep road is often used by hikers as well. There are tea kiosk along the route that are manned by the hikers. These volunteer kiosks run on donation, and offer the hikers a place to relax and chit-chat before continuing on their hike up the hill.

Jeep service rates removed now that the service is discontinued (29 May 2011)
© Timothy Tye using this photo

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