Strategy to Accelerate Bus Electrification in Indonesia Through Transport Sector Collaboration

Efforts to accelerate transport electrification in Indonesia continue to show significant progress through a series of strategic collaborations announced at Busworld Southeast Asia 2026. The main focus of this development includes supporting the ambitious target of 10,000 electric buses for TransJakarta by 2030, expanding intercity and interprovincial (AKAP) electric bus services in West Kalimantan, and strengthening the quality of human resources in the green automotive sector. PT Energi Makmur Buana (INVI) emphasised that the development of a commercial electric vehicle ecosystem must be carried out in an integrated manner from upstream to downstream. During a conference session titled “Powering Electric Bus in Indonesia: Electric Bus is Becoming Part of Energy Resilience and Economic Competitiveness”, INVI President Director Alif Sasetyo stressed that electric buses now play a strategic role in strengthening national energy resilience and enhancing economic competitiveness. “Electrification of transport is not just about replacing fossil fuel vehicles with electric ones. What is more important is building an ecosystem that can support sustainable operations. Amid the need to improve operational efficiency, electric vehicles are becoming an increasingly relevant solution for Indonesia’s transport sector,” said Alif Sasetyo. This commitment was realised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between INVI, PT Kalista Nusa Armada (KALISTA Group), and three major TransJakarta operators, namely PT Biro Perjalanan Umum (BPU), PT Trans Batavia, and PT Steady Safe. The collaboration aims to ensure the availability of capable electric bus fleets to meet the decarbonisation targets for public transport in the capital. Beyond Jakarta, expansion efforts are also targeting West Kalimantan. Through a partnership with PT Perintis (DAMRI), the development of electric bus services for intercity routes is planned. This step marks an important milestone in proving that electric vehicle technology is ready to be implemented outside Java, with its different geographical challenges. Recognising that new technology requires new skills, the INVI Technician Academy initiative was launched to train young, competent technicians in handling electric vehicles. This programme is expected to close the gap in expert workforce needs as the population of electric buses in Indonesia grows. With the integration of fleet provision, infrastructure, and human resource readiness, Indonesia is optimistic about leading the green transport transformation in the Southeast Asian region, while creating energy efficiencies that positively impact the national economy.