The station distribution reveals the system's emphasis on serving both the dense urban core around Kuala Lumpur and the sprawling suburban developments that characterize the Klang Valley, with notable clusters of stations in major residential and commercial areas like Petaling Jaya and Puchong.
The LRT Kelana Jaya Line consistently maintains the highest ridership throughout the period, while KTM Intercity remains the lowest with steady usages. Most lines show a clear recovery pattern from mid-2021 onwards as restrictions eased and people returned to work after the COVID-19 pandemic.
LRT Kelana Jaya's weekday ridership is consistently 60-80% higher than weekends, highlighting its role in daily commuting. Ridership dips slightly during holiday periods, while weekend usage remains steady for recreational travel.
LRT Kelana Jaya offers shorter trips (2-60 mins) at lower fares (MYR 1.1-4.0), while MRT Kajang covers longer trips (10-81 mins) with higher fares (MYR 2.1-6.4). Multi-line trips fall in between (8-64 minutes, MYR 1.4-5.7). MRT Kajang suits longer trips, whereas LRT Kelana Jaya is most cost-efficient options for shorter urban trips.