Saujana-SMK Matang Jaya route marks completion of Bas.My Kuching rollout

KUCHING (July 2): The Bas.My Kuching initiative saw the addition of its 10th and final route yesterday with the official launch of the.

Sarawak Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) chairman Michael Kong said the rolling-out of all 10 routes represents a broader shift toward improving urban mobility, and encouraging more Sarawakians to consider public transport as a viable daily commuting option.

“Moving forward, our focus will be on raising public awareness of Bas.My Kuching and closely monitoring ridership patterns across all routes.

“We fully acknowledge the many requests received from members of the public to extend our services to other underserved areas. Rest assured, these requests are being seriously reviewed,” he said in a statement.

At the same time, Kong said routes with persistently low ridership would be subject to reassessment.

He emphasised Sarawak CVLB’s commitment to ensuring that the limited resources and budget available are put to the most effective use, which may include route adjustments to serve more densely populated or high-demand areas.

In conjunction with yesterday’s launch, Kong and several officers also visited the new temporary bus hub at the Open Air Market, which now serves as the starting point for all 10 routes.

This change follows the closure of the Saujana Bus Terminal due to the ongoing Kuching Urban Transportation System project.

After observing that the traffic management of this new bus hub and taking note that this relocation has led to increased traffic congestion in the city centre, he said Sarawak CVLB will be working closely with Kuching North City Commission to identify alternative locations that can better accommodate the operational needs of the city’s bus system, while minimising disruption to road users.