KUALA LUMPUR: PLUS chief operating officer Zakaria Ahmad Zabidi said over 250 PLUSRonda highway units will be patrolling the expressway on 24-hour loops.

"For our highway customers who are permitted to travel, our service level remains consistently high despite the MCO.

"We have taken the necessary safety precautions as our commitment to provide a safe and comfortable travel experience," he said in a statement today.

He said PLUS had also allocated standby cranes and tow trucks at strategic locations along the highway for emergency assistance and swifter clearance during major festive celebrations like Aidilfitri.

Zakaria said PLUS would also halt all regular maintenance and upgrading works along the highway until May 17, except for urgent critical repair works.

He said PLUS also encourage its highway customers to download the free PLUS App to facilitate their journey planning.

"They will be able to interact with PUTRI. (PLUS Unique Texting Realtime Interface) the very first highway A.I Chatbot who is able to provide the latest updates regarding highway situations," he said, adding that in the event of traffic incidences, highway customers are advised to contact the PLUSLine 1800-88-0000.

-- BERNAMA