Innovative Collaboration between KALISTA and Medan City Government in Providing Free, Environmentally-Friendly Transportation

The Free Electric Bus initiative by the Medan City Government has garnered positive reception from the community, as evidenced by the high number of passengers utilizing the service within the first week of operation. This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to providing modern, safe, comfortable and environmentally-friendly transportation, with hopes of encouraging a shift from private vehicles to electric public transportation in Medan. The government aims to continually enhance public transportation services to better serve the community in the future.

Trial Information

The Medan City Transportation Agency recorded 5,917 passengers departing from the initial stop at the J-City Complex in Medan Johor District during the trial from January 5th to January 11th, 2024. The trial is slated to continue until June 2024. KALISTA has contributed five electric large buses from three prominent brands—Foxtron, Hyundai Elec City, and KGM Low Deck—to facilitate this initiative.

Testimony

The presence of Free Electric Buses shows how serious the Medan City Government is about providing safe, comfortable, and punctual modern transportation. It’s hoped that with these electric buses, people in Medan will gradually start using public transport instead of their private vehicles. This should help reduce traffic congestion in Medan over time.

Iswar Lubis, Head of The Medan City Transportation Agency

Results

By gathering data throughout the electric bus trial period from January to April in Medan, significant savings were observed compared to fossil fuel-based public transportation. There’s a total reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 28% compared to ICE transportation, and an energy saving reduction of 69%.