KUCHING, Oct 12: Kuching’s hydrogen-powered Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) pilot route will run from Rembus Depot in Samarahan to Northbank in Stutong, ahead of the full rollout of the system from 2027.
Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the pilot deployment would take place in 2026, followed by the full rollout from 2027.
“The pilot route will operate from the Rembus Depot in Samarahan to Northbank in Stutong, supported by hydrogen feeder buses and the hydrogen production plant at the Rembus Depot,” he said when tabling the Supply (2027) Bill, 2026, at the State Legislative Assembly (DUS) today.
Under the Alternative Funding initiative, he said RM988 million has been allocated next year for the continued development of the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS).
