By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, April 15: BAS.MY Kuching has officially launched its new Q01 route, connecting Saujana to Taman Malihah and vice versa, offering greater accessibility and convenience for residents and commuters along some of Kuching’s busiest corridors.
The initiative, spearheaded by the Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) Sarawak, is aimed at improving urban mobility and encouraging more people to adopt public transportation as a reliable and affordable travel option.
CVLB Sarawak chairman Michael Kong said the new route will serve key stops including Wisma Satok, SMK Petra Jaya, Emart Matang, and Taman Malihah, making it easier for the public to travel to work, school, and attend to daily errands without the stress of traffic jams or parking woes.
“We understand that frequency is key to encouraging the public to shift to public transportation. That is why LPKP Sarawak has ensured that buses on this route will run every 30 minutes during peak weekday hours from 6.30am to 8.30am and from 4.30pm to 7.30pm,” he said in a statement today.
The Q01B route will operate on weekdays starting from 5.30am at Taman Malihah and 6.30am from Saujana, with the last buses departing at 7.30pm. On weekends, the service will run from 6.30am to 8.30pm.
Fares are distance-based and range from RM0.90 to RM2.30. Senior citizens, persons with disabilities (OKU), and students can ride for free by registering for a BAS.MY Kuching concession card.
For regular commuters, the My50 monthly pass offers unlimited rides across all BAS.MY Kuching routes for just RM50—providing both convenience and cost savings.
Kong emphasised that CVLB Sarawak will closely monitor ridership and public feedback to continuously improve the service.
“This initiative is made possible with strong support from the federal government as part of its broader commitment to enhance public transportation nationwide,” he added.
He urged the public to support the new route, noting, “Better public transport means a better quality of life for all.” — DayakDaily
