Editor’s Note
- Electric buses in Medan are becoming increasingly popular
- 2025: More than 200,000 passengers on electric buses
- 60 electric buses serve 227 bus stops
Electric buses in Medan are becoming increasingly popular
The transformation of public transport in Medan, North Sumatra, is showing a positive trend. This is evident from the growing public interest in electric buses as a mode of mass transit.
Acting Director of the Medan City Public Transport Company (Kadishub), Suriono, revealed that electric buses had become the public’s first choice by 2025, with a total of 2,739,601 passengers.
“This fantastic figure proves that Medan residents are increasingly opting for mass transit that offers greater safety, comfort, and efficiency,” said Suriono.
2025: More than 200,000 passengers on electric buses
By 2025, the number of passengers on electric buses in Medan will average more than 200,000 per month. The highest number was recorded in October, with 279,732 passengers.
Suriono stated that this achievement is clear evidence that the integration of public transport in Medan is on the right track. He hopes this achievement will motivate him to further improve the quality of service.
“This is not just a number, but a testament to public trust. Moreover, the presence of electric buses is not only about reducing traffic jams, but also about our efforts to reduce CO2 emissions in Medan,” Suriono said.
60 electric buses serving 227 bus stops
Currently, there are 60 electric buses available, of which 55 are in service and 5 are reserved. These electric buses serve five major corridors and are supported by 227 bus stops throughout Medan.
The Medan Electric Bus is a city bus system based on electric buses in Medan, North Sumatra.
The Medan Electric Bus is a transitional system between the existing Trans Metro Deli service and the planned Mebidang Integrated Bus Raya. The TransMedan Electric Bus will be developed into a fully integrated bus system in 2027.
Trial runs began on January 4, 2024, on the J. City-Plaza Medan Fair route. The Medan Municipality subsequently took over all Trans Metro Deli routes on August 20, 2024.
The entire Trans Metro Deli fleet was replaced by electric buses starting in November 2024. Trans Metro Deli routes 1 and 2 were merged into the Amplas-Pinang Baris route. Route 2 now serves the J. City-Plaza Medan Fair route. In addition, route 5 was extended and is now integrated with Bandar Khalipah station.
A dedicated BRT lane with 31 BRT stops is being constructed on Corridor 1 Amplas-Pinang Baris. The Medan municipality has indicated that by 2027, there will be 515 buses and a total of 13 BRT corridors in Mebidang. ***was
