Getting Around Without a Car: Transport Options at Network School
All transport options available to Network School members without a car, from Grab and shuttles to bikes and walking around Forest City.
Walking Within the Campus
The Network School campus is compact enough that most daily activities are within walking distance.
The Network School campus is compact enough that most daily activities are within walking distance. Your room, the coworking space, the gym, the pool, the sauna, and the dining area are all accessible on foot within a few minutes. Forest City itself has wide pedestrian walkways and covered corridors connecting some buildings, which helps during rain. For quick errands to the nearest convenience store or commercial area within Forest City, walking takes about 10 to 15 minutes depending on your building location.
Grab for Everything Else
Grab is the primary transport solution for any destination outside walking distance. Most NS members use it several times per week for trips to JB, the airport, or the border crossing. The app accepts international credit cards and cash. Fares from Forest City are reasonable by Western standards, with most local trips costing under 50 MYR. The main challenge is driver availability during off-peak hours, so planning ahead and booking slightly before you need to leave is wise.
Shared Transport and Carpooling
NS members frequently coordinate shared rides through the community Telegram group. When several people are heading to JB for dinner or to Singapore for the weekend, splitting a Grab or hiring a private driver becomes cost-effective. Some longer-term members arrange regular carpool schedules for weekly grocery runs or gym visits outside the campus. This informal system works well because the community is tight-knit and people tend to have overlapping schedules.
Bikes, Scooters, and Other Options
Some members bring or purchase bicycles for getting around Forest City. The development has wide, flat roads with minimal traffic, making cycling pleasant. Electric scooters are another option some residents use. For occasional trips, car rental services in JB offer affordable daily rates if you have an international driving permit. Forest City also has a limited internal shuttle service. You can apply at ns.com and coordinate with incoming members to figure out transport solutions that work for your cohort before arrival.
The NS campus is fully walkable for daily activities within a 10-15 minute radius
Source: Member reports
A local Malaysian SIM card with 30-50 GB costs only RM 30-60/month (~$7-14 USD)
Source: Hotlink/Digi pricing
“You genuinely do not need a car. Between walking the campus and coordinating Grabs with other members, transport is never a real problem.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a car at Network School?
No. The campus is walkable for daily activities, and Grab ride-hailing covers trips to JB, the airport, and Singapore. Members also coordinate shared rides through the community chat.
Can I rent a bicycle at Forest City?
Some members buy or bring bicycles. Forest City has wide, flat roads with minimal traffic that are good for cycling. Electric scooters are another popular option.
How do NS members coordinate transport to Johor Bahru?
Members organize shared Grab rides through the community Telegram group, splitting costs for trips to JB, the airport, or Singapore.
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