The Sarawak Smart Traffic Application (SSTA) Is Here!
Miri Becomes the First City to Launch Smart Bus Tracking
Sarawak’s public transport system has entered a new era!
The Sarawak Smart Traffic Application (SSTA) is now officially live, and Miri has become the first city in the state to fully adopt the smart bus tracking system. With just a mobile phone, commuters can now view real-time bus locations, estimated arrival times, and route connectivity — making daily travel more efficient, more convenient, and aligned with Sarawak’s smart city vision.
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📱 SSTA Now Available on the Apple App Store & Google Play Store
The Minister of Transport Sarawak announced that the SSTA is now available for free download, offering:
• 📍 Live bus locations
• ⏱️ Estimated time of arrival (ETA)
• 🗺️ Route connectivity information
All essential information is consolidated into a single platform for a smoother commuting experience.
He also highlighted that the system is designed with future expansion in mind. Upcoming features include:
• 💳 Bus payment terminals
• 🪪 Reloadable transport cards
• 🚍 Seamless cashless fare collection across all routes
These enhancements aim to create a fully digital and integrated public transport ecosystem.
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🚌 Miri Leads the Way — 14 Smart Buses in Pilot Operation
Miri currently operates 14 smart buses under the SSTA, as part of the free bus service pilot project.
With the SSTA, the Ministry of Transport Sarawak (MoT Sarawak) can now:
• Monitor ridership
• Analyse demand patterns
• Optimise routes
• Improve bus frequency and service planning
This ensures better allocation of resources and enhanced service quality for the public.
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🤝 Public–Private Partnership — Making Smart Mobility Accessible & Sustainable
The SSTA is an initiative by the Ministry of Transport Sarawak and funded by Karuna Sarawak, the developer of the platform.
Miri City Bus Company is the first operator in Sarawak to adopt the SSTA smart bus system.
The platform integrates:
• Internet of Things (IoT) technology
• GPS real-time tracking
• Passenger counting cameras
Karuna provides the full hardware, system maintenance, and upgrades — enabling bus operators to digitalise their services at low cost, without heavy initial investment.
This approach allows bus companies of all sizes to join Sarawak’s smart transport ecosystem, ensuring inclusivity and long-term sustainability.
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📊 Data-Driven Decision-Making — Improving Policy & Transport Efficiency
The minister emphasized that the SSTA is not just a digital tool, but a foundation for smarter policymaking.
Through real-time data integration and future digital payment capabilities, MoT Sarawak will be able to:
• 📈 Evaluate ridership performance
• 🔄 Optimise and redesign routes
• 🗂️ Formulate data-driven transport policies
These improvements ensure that public transport better serves the needs of all Sarawakians.
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🏙️ Supporting the Miri Smart City Initiative & Sarawak’s Green Mobility Vision
He also highlighted that the SSTA fully supports:
• The Miri Smart City Initiative
• Sarawak’s Green Mobility Vision
Developed locally, the platform demonstrates Sarawak’s capability to deliver:
• Practical
• Data-driven
• Cashless
• Sustainable
• Environmentally friendly
smart mobility solutions — forming a crucial part of the state’s future smart city infrastructure.
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🎒 Encouraging Students & Youth to Use Public Transport
The minister hopes that the SSTA will encourage more Miri residents — especially students and young commuters — to use public transport.
MoT Sarawak is working closely with the Miri Education Office to help schools familiarise students with public buses and the SSTA app.
This initiative aims to:
• Give students hands-on bus-riding experience
• Teach them how to use the SSTA
• Build a public transport culture among the younger generation
• Promote greener travel habits
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🌐 One App, A Smarter Future for Sarawak’s Transport System
The launch of the SSTA marks a major milestone in modernising Sarawak’s public transport network. From live tracking to future cashless payments and data-driven route planning, the SSTA will continue to push Sarawak toward a smarter, greener, and more efficient mobility future.
Go download it now — travelling around Miri by bus has never been this easy and fun! 🚍✨
