Malaysia’s Ministry of Transport (MoT) has announced that the government will soon invite proposals for an autonomous transit system (ART) to complement the Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link. The ART project planned as a public-private partnership, aims to ease congestion when the RTS Link begins operations by the end of 2026.
The Cabinet reviewed the ART proposal in December and agreed on the public-private partnership (PPP) model. The elevated ART, featuring rubber-wheeled vehicles guided by LIDAR-based lane markings, is expected to offer flexibility by allowing both rail and buses to share lanes. The Johor state government has expressed support for the initiative, but final approval will depend on the request for proposal (RFP) process.
Meanwhile, MRT Corporation and Sunway Group signed a master agreement to develop an integrated complex next to the Bukit Chagar RTS Link Station and the customs, immigration, and quarantine (CIQ) complex. The RTS Link remains on schedule for completion by December 31, 2026.
