Nadi Willer Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysia-based provider of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), has announced mobi Connect, a new mid-distance ride service that’s part of their Mobi app. Mobi Connect aims to supplement the Mobi DRT (Demand Responsive Transit) service, which the latter has been around since 2023.
Kuala Lumpur continues to face severe traffic congestion, largely due to limited first- and last-mile connectivity. Many commuters still rely on private cars, family pick-ups, or e-hailing services. Public transport usage remains low, while recent bus accidents have raised safety concerns.
What is mobi DRT and mobi Connect?
Nadi Willer seeks to address these issues by enhancing its MaaS platform. The system integrates rail and bus services with mobi DRT (Demand Responsive Transit), an on-demand shuttle service.
As the name suggests, mobi DRT is a van-on-demand service. Those needing a ride can launch the mobi app to set their pick-up location and drop-off location, though this is limited to short trips.
While mobi DRT has a much lower starting price of RM 3.00 versus a regular e-hailing ride, the catch is that passengers are expected to share the 12-seater van with others.
If longer trips are required, enter mobi Connect, which links to BCD areas, ie from Mont Kiara to Lalaport Bukit Bintang City Centre.
Similar to mobi DRT, passengers will ride in a 12-seater van, though prices are a bit higher, starting from RM 8.00. Nadi Willer is currently offering free rides for the month of September.
The operating hours of mobi Connect are as follow:
- Weekdays: 7:00am till 10:00pm (33 trips)
- Weekends and holidays: 8:45am till 9:00pm (30 trips)
Since its introduction, mobi DRT has grown steadily. As of August 2025, the service covers 26 areas, has carried over 400,000 passengers, and registered more than 100,000 members.
A user survey shows that 88% of riders now use mobi DRT to connect to public transport. Before its rollout, nearly half (47.6%) of riders depended on family pick-ups, while a quarter (24.2%) drove private cars. This indicates a clear shift in commuter habits towards shared and public transport.
Japanese-Quality Safety Management
To address safety concerns, Nadi Willer has introduced driver training based on Japanese best practices. The program combines classroom sessions, hands-on driving, and digital fleet monitoring to ensure reliable and customer-focused service.vice that connects passengers to transit hubs, easing reliance on private cars.
Journey Planner with Multimodal Search
The mobi app now supports GTFS and GTFS-RT data for Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, allowing users to plan complete journeys combining buses, rail, and mobi DRT in a single search.
With support from Japan’s Global South Initiative, Nadi Willer aims to further expand its MaaS ecosystem, improve access to public transport, and promote sustainable urban mobility in Malaysia. The company’s long-term vision is to create cities where seamless travel is possible without the need for private car ownership.
Download the mobi app on the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
More information can be found in this infodeck: