MOT Launch myBAS50 and First Electric Bus In Johor Bahru
Transport Minister Anthony Loke Few Sook has launched the myBAS50 program, which
offers unlimited rides for 30 days on all myBAS Johor Bahru routes for RM50,
effective from 1 April 2023.
The Minister said the initiative to introduce the unlimited
monthly renewal travel pass myBAS50 was first introduced in the Klang Valley
which is valid on trains and buses operated by Prasarana.
The myBAS50 program is open to all Malaysians with valid
MyKAD. Registration is required through the counter and online via the LUGO
APP.
The minister has also mentioned that thru myBAS50, the travel
expenses by regular commuters can save up to 80% which will benefit the
community to lessen their cost on their traveling expenses.
In addition to the introduction of myBAS50, the MOT has also
launched the first Electric Vehicle (EV) buses to be used as public
transportation in Johor. Handal Indah Sdn Bhd, the Network Operator of myBAS
Johor Bahru, will operate eight units of EV buses in phases throughout the
year.
The EV buses will be deployed on myBAS Johor Bahru F100 and
T13 routes, effective April 1, 2023.
This initiative is part of the Stage Bus Service Transformation
(SBST) program, which aims to provide reliable connectivity and integrated
bus services in Johor, especially to the 5 corridors in Johor where myBAS such as
Pontina, Gelang Patah, Pasir Gudang, Masai, and Kota Tinggi.
The Launching was held at the Larkin Sentral Bus terminal on March 28, 2023.
The Launching was held at the Larkin Sentral Bus terminal on March 28, 2023.
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