What is the total length of the ART Blue Line route?

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The ART Blue Line route spans 27.6 kilometres.

The Blue Line, the first route for Sarawak's Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) system, is designed to cover a distance of 27.6 kilometres. This route will connect Rembus to Riveria, forming a key part of the state's urban passenger transport infrastructure. The ART system utilises lidar (light detection and ranging) guided articulated buses.
Blue Line Route Details

The Blue Line, identified as the initial route for the ART system, extends for 27.6 kilometres. Its operational commencement is anticipated in early 2026, following its projected completion by the end of 2025. This route is one of three planned lines under the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) project.
ART System Overview and Other Lines

The ART system is an urban passenger transport solution employing lidar-guided articulated buses. Beyond the Blue Line, two other routes are under development: the Red Line, which will connect Kuching Sentral with Pending over 12.3km, and the Green Line, a 30km route from Pending to Damai in Santubong. All construction for these lines is scheduled for completion by the end of 2027, with all three lines expected to be operational in 2028.
Proof of Concept and Passenger Feedback

Currently, the ART system is undergoing a Proof of Concept (POC) phase, which began in September after its arrival from China. This trial period has involved over 2,500 passengers. Initial feedback from these riders has been reported as "extremely good," with all collected comments slated for submission to the manufacturing facility in China by the end of the current month.
Operational Features and Safety Measures

Each ART line will incorporate Transit Signal Priority (TSP), a feature designed to grant ART vehicles priority at traffic junctions. Although the ART system is capable of autonomous operation without a driver, the intention is to still provide a driver as a safety measure.

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