Mobility for All: Realising Inclusive Public Transport in Semarang
Transport issues in Semarang have entered a new chapter that goes beyond routes to address equal access for all residents. Through the ‘Mobility For All’ programme, sustainable mobility company INVI has launched an initiative that places inclusivity at the forefront of transforming urban transport. Collaboration brings INVI together with Semarang City Transportation Agency, Trans Semarang, and Roemah Difabel and Bis Mania Semarang groups. The cross-sector synergy aims to ensure that advances in transport technology, such as electric buses, can be enjoyed by everyone without exception.
Accessibility as a New Standard
The primary focus is to provide a tangible experience for the disabled community in using the HIGER electric bus through the EV Trans Semarang trial. For Roemah Difabel, this moment is an important opportunity to experience how the mobility system can evolve to be more inclusive, equitable, and able to accommodate their specific needs. The quieter and more comfortable HIGER electric bus serves as a symbol that the future of public transport must be more humane. Not just a unit test, the programme becomes a space for open discussion to explore accessibility challenges faced by people on the ground.
Director General Alif Sasetyo, Chief Executive Officer of INVI, emphasised the importance of the human dimension in every transport innovation. ‘For us at INVI, mobility isn’t merely moving people from point A to B. Mobility is about who can participate in the journey. We want to ensure that the transformation towards low-emission transport also runs hand in hand with inclusivity,’ he stated.
Collective Responsibility
In support of this, Danang Kurniawan, Head of the Semarang City Transportation Agency, expressed his backing for a transport system that is friendly to all. He said that building awareness that city mobility is a collective responsibility is key to creating a city that is advanced and accessible to all residents.
As a form of inclusive social care, the programme also includes the distribution of 1,100 eco-friendly iftar packages and a breaking-fast event at Roemah Difabel. Through this human-centric approach, INVI hopes to reinforce the understanding that the future of transport is not only about technological sophistication but about real impact and equality in daily life.
It is hoped that the introduction of a local fast-charging station can enhance accessibility, reduce charging times, and increase comfort for users of electric two-wheeled vehicles.