Summary
- Rapid Penang begins electric bus operations on Oct 17.
- Penang to receive 75 electric buses by March 2027.
- Prasarana plans to acquire 1,600 electric buses by 2031.
GEORGE TOWN, October 17 — Rapid Penang has launched its first electric bus service, marking a new phase in Penang’s transition towards cleaner public transport.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said 75 electric buses would be delivered to Penang in stages by March 2027, with 15 already received as of Oct 13.
The new fleet includes 8.25-metre and 12-metre buses equipped with driver assistance and pedestrian warning systems.
Prasarana plans to acquire 1,600 electric buses nationwide by 2031, while charging infrastructure is being developed to support operations in Penang and Kuala Lumpur.
