Prasarana Malaysia plans to roll out a fleet over 1,045 electric buses for Kuala Lumpur and Penang’s urban network by 2030, The Star reports. According to company group chairman Tan Sri Mohd Nasir Ahmad, the eco-friendly buses are part of a focus to create a green transport ecosystem.
“We only have 15 electric buses on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Sunway Line now which have been in service since 2015,” he said. Launched in 2015, the BRT Sunway Line is an elevated busway linked to KTM Komuter (via Setia Jaya) and Kelana Jaya LRT (via USJ 7) lines.
Over two years ago, Rapid Bus, which is part of Prasarana, said it is aiming to have to 30% of its bus fleet be comprised of electric buses by 2030, with the next target being 100% of the fleet by 2037.
In preparation for operating buses on a large scale, basic training and exposure to electric bus fire suppression will be provided to operational staff to ensure they can act accordingly in the event of an unwanted incident.
“Competency will be a key issue in everything we do. Staff will be trained first, from bus crew members to those responsible for understanding fire suppression for electric buses. We will not start electric bus operations unless we are fully prepared. From the briefing earlier, including procedures and policies, we will ensure that everything is properly followed,” said Mohd Nasir.
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