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Johor Bahru to Launch Free Self-Driving Bus Rides by 2026

12/10/2025

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Johor Bahru, Malaysia, will launch free rides on a self-driving bus by early 2026, funded by RM2.78 million from the Digital Ministry.
Mayor Haffiz Ahmad announced the initiative as part of the Visit Johor campaign, featuring a 20-seater autonomous vehicle using sensors, AI, and 5G technology.
The city council will also acquire mobile, solar-powered CCTV units and drones to monitor illegal dumping, flood-prone areas, and traffic congestion.
Discussions with Tourism Johor and the Johor Public Transport Corporation will finalize the bus routes.

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Johor Bahru, Malaysia, will launch free rides on a self-driving bus by early 2026, funded by RM2.78 million from the Digital Ministry.
Mayor Haffiz Ahmad announced the initiative as part of the Visit Johor campaign, featuring a 20-seater autonomous vehicle using sensors, AI, and 5G technology.
The city council will also acquire mobile, solar-powered CCTV units and drones to monitor illegal dumping, flood-prone areas, and traffic congestion.
Discussions with Tourism Johor and the Johor Public Transport Corporation will finalize the bus routes.