CVLB launches fifth Kuching SBST route connecting Saujana bus station to Bako terminal
KUCHING (May 8): The fifth route under the Kuching Stage Bus Service Transformation (SBST) project, connecting Saujana bus station to the Bako terminal, was officially launched today.
Sarawak Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) chairman Michael Kong said this reflected the board's continuous commitment towards improving public transportation services across the city.
'This newly introduced Saujana-Bako route will connect the Saujana Bus Station to Bako Terminal, passing through landmarks including the Kuching Waterfront, SJK Chung Hua No. 3, Chung Hua Middle School No. 1, Kolej Komuniti Santubong, Public Bank Padungan, Demak Laut Industrial Park and SMK Bako,' he said in a statement.
The first bus will depart Bako Terminal at 5.30am, with departures from Saujana Bus Station beginning at 6.30am on weekdays. The last buses in both directions will leave at 7.30pm.
To accommodate peak-hour demand, Kong said the frequency of services will increase to one bus every 30 minutes between 6.30am and 8.30am, as well as from 4.30pm to 7.30pm.
On weekends, he said buses will run from 6.30am to 8.30pm in both directions.
Sarawak CVLB has been launching the SBST Kuching routes in stages over the past couple of weeks, with many members of the public giving their input on where they would like the buses to operate.
Kong said the board takes public feedback seriously and will closely monitor ridership trends and public responses for this route and other routes under the Kuching SBST.
'Through this data-driven approach, we will be able to identify areas with unmet demand and make the necessary adjustments and refinements to the existing routes in order to provide more comprehensive and efficient coverage for the people of Kuching.
'As we move toward a more sustainable and accessible public transport system, we remain committed to enhancing connectivity, reducing traffic congestion, and improving the quality of life for all,' he said. Bako CVLB Kuching Stage Bus Service Transformation Michael Kong Saujana
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