Putrajaya's RM1 Autonomous Bus Is Now Running. Here's What You Need To Know

Fancy letting a bus drive you around Putrajaya for just RM1?

Well, starting today (Oct 7), you actually can.

Putrajaya's new autonomous electric bus service has officially begun passenger operations, running on the P113 route from MRT Putrajaya Sentral.

If you're thinking of actually trying it, here's the useful stuff: where it goes, when it runs, how you pay and just how "autonomous" this bus really is.

Where Does The Autonomous Bus Go?

The P113 route operates as a loop beginning and ending at MRT Putrajaya Sentral, which makes the MRT station the easiest place to start if you're specifically heading there to try it.

According to Perbadanan Putrajaya's official P113 service announcement, the six-stop loop runs:

Perbadanan Putrajaya officially calls it a "Bas Elektrik Henti-Henti Berautonomi", combining electric propulsion with autonomous technology for public transport use in Putrajaya.

So no, this isn't simply an autonomous vehicle circling an isolated test track anymore. It's now carrying passengers on an actual public transport route around Putrajaya.

Don't Just Turn Up Whenever You Want

Here's something you'll definitely want to know before making the trip: The P113 service doesn't run continuously throughout the day.

Perbadanan Putrajaya's official timetable lists only eight scheduled departures from MRT Putrajaya Sentral on each operating day:

The service operates Monday through Friday and does not run on Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays. Perbadanan Putrajaya also notes that departure and arrival times are subject to prevailing traffic conditions.

In other words, don't casually arrive at Putrajaya Sentral at noon expecting the autonomous bus to come rolling around the corner. You could be waiting for quite a while.

It's RM1, But Check Your Payment Card

The fare itself couldn't be much simpler: RM1 one-way.

The payment method, however, is worth paying attention to.

That's a useful detail to know before making a trip specifically to try the bus. While the official announcement doesn't explicitly say that Touch 'n Go or My50 cannot be used, neither is listed among the payment methods.

So while RM1 is all the ride costs, bringing a Visa or Mastercard debit or credit card is the safer bet.

FAQ: Riding Putrajaya's Autonomous Bus