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Go KL City Bus is a free bus service in the city center of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Previously
managed by Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD), the services were taken over by Kuala
Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) by 1 January 2019. In line with the National Land Public Transport
TOWARDS SMART CITY PROJECT ACCEPTABILITY
Master Plan, the implementation of public transport initiatives is important to reduce the use of Go KL City Bus service received various responses from users. Many users give their
private vehicles on the road which can reduce carbon emissions in big cities like Kuala Lumpur. review that frequency of bus is consistence and arrive at the destination on time. Second,
this bus service is free of charge. This is government’s effort to encourage public using
Go KL City Bus provides a reliable, safe and affordable transportation option for
citizens of Kuala Lumpur. This bus service accommodates thousands of users who
PROJECT ADAPTABILITY
work in education, healthcare, and other essential industries in Kuala Lumpur Go KL City Bus used 24 electric buses and DBKL announce will fully Go KL City Bus service provider tries to adapt to user demands. This bus service provides
which is important to social development. This bus also functions as a feeder to utilized electric bus by end of 2023. This effort helps to reduce carbon a comprehensive route to the user. The 11 routes cover all residential areas in Kuala
the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), Light Rail-Transit (LRT) and other train services. emissions which lead to climate change. Lumpur. This bus service also provide easy accessibility for the disabled, such as
wheelchair ramps.
CONCLUSION
ECONOMIC Reduce traffic congestion, accident rate and carbon emissions in
Kuala Lumpur city.
Go KL City Bus also contributed to the economic development of Kuala Lumpur.
This bus service brings a lot of benefits. By providing a conducive and effective
In conclusion, an electric bus project can contribute significantly to several SDGs,
ride to the user, this bus service can encourage more citizens to use public
especially those related to climate action, sustainable cities, and health. However,
transport. This situation can reduce traffic congestion issues in big cities like GO KL City Bus is a collaborative effort between Government successful implementation requires a holistic approach, considering environmental, social,
Kuala Lumpur. When the traffic is smooth, the logistics and supply chain sector Agencies, Private Companies and citizens in achieving sustainable and economic factors, along with supportive policies and infrastructure development.
can be improved.
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development goals. This partnerships can achieve the aspiration of
making Kuala Lumpur as a Smart City.
ENVIRONMENT
The Go KL City bus played an important role in reducing greenhouse gas and
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