KOTA KINABALU: The Transport Ministry has approved the Kota Kinabalu Stage Bus Service Transformation (SBST) programme to modernise and improve the city’s public transport system.
The initiative will introduce air-conditioned, efficient bus services aimed at enhancing mobility and convenience for both residents and visitors.
Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe (pic) said the programme is a timely step towards providing reliable, safe and comfortable public transport in Kota Kinabalu.
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As the Coordinating Minister for Public Transport in the City, Phoong has been working with local leaders and agencies to refurbish bus stops, especially in high-traffic areas such as the airport and hospitals.
The new system will feature eight main routes, 155 bus stops, electronic ticketing, onboard GPS tracking and fixed schedules, with KK Sentral as the central hub.
Phoong said the first route will be launched soon, with all routes expected to be operational by next year, and future expansions planned for Sandakan and Tawau.
