Busworld SEA 2026: Kalista and INVI Synergy Pushes Toward 10,000 Electric Transjakarta Buses Target

A major step toward an emission-free public transportation era in the capital officially began at the Busworld Southeast Asia (SEA) 2026 event, held at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, on 20–22 May 2026.

PT Kalista Nusa Armada (Kalista Group) together with PT Energi Makmur Buana (INVI) announced a strategic collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with three Transjakarta operators: Pahala Kencana, Bayu Holong, and Kopang ARH.

Through an innovative Fleet-as-a-Service (FaaS) approach and By The Service (BTS) service model, this synergy is designed to eliminate investment barriers and accelerate the full electrification target of Transjakarta’s 10,000-bus fleet by 2030.

This partnership offers concrete solutions for operators who often face massive upfront capital requirements. Kalista serves as the provider of an integrated commercial electric vehicle ecosystem, while INVI acts as the commercial fleet provider.

This formula addresses the high cost of procuring electric buses, the complexity of building charging infrastructure, and the daily operational risk management.

In the long term, this collaborative scheme is expected to become a blueprint that can be directly replicated by other cities in Indonesia aiming to modernize their public transportation.

“The main challenge for operators lies in the high initial investment and the need for infrastructure development,” said Yoga Adiwinarto, Director of Business Development at Kalista Group, on Monday (20/5/2026).

“That is why synergy among stakeholders is crucial, especially as public transportation electrification in Indonesia continues to grow. For example, Transjakarta targets 100% electrification by 2030 with more than 10,000 buses,” he added.

Yoga then explained how the operating lease scheme can serve as a financial savior for operators, while also sharing the company’s proven track record of success.

Kalista acts as an enabler to accelerate and simplify EV adoption for operators. Instead of requiring large upfront investments, this service model allows the transition to an electric fleet with lower risk.

This is achieved through an operating lease model and comprehensive ecosystem support, covering vehicle selection, charging infrastructure installation, periodic maintenance, and operational support.

“To date, Kalista has been operating 26 electric buses in Transjakarta with positive results after more than two years of operation, including up to 75% energy cost efficiency and a 28% reduction in emissions compared to conventional buses,” Yoga explained.

To ensure fleet transparency and reliability, Kalista has integrated digital aspects into bus operations through its Fleet Management System (FMS) called the K-Move Dashboard, which provides total real-time visibility into bus usage patterns.

On the vehicle supply side, INVI applies strict technical testing standards to meet Transjakarta’s qualifications. An intensive three-month trial was conducted using Higer brand high-deck buses in 12-meter and 7.5-meter sizes.

The testing was divided into two phases: starting with technical testing without passengers to refine GPS, announcer, and running text functions, followed by on-road testing on actual corridors (Route 6B Ragunan – Balai Kota).

The results showed impressive energy efficiency for the 12-meter Higer WC9 electric bus at 0.8 km/kWh, while the 7.5-meter Higer RBE model is still undergoing further testing.

“For INVI, this collaboration is very crucial in creating efficient and effective public transportation services,” said Alif Sasetyo, President Director of INVI, on the same occasion.

“Therefore, as an integrated distributor, we strive to minimize breakdowns through SLAs, certified mechanics, spare parts availability, and the implementation of HSE standards to ensure daily operations run smoothly,” he emphasized.

Beyond Indonesia’s Net Zero Emission target in 2060, the shift from fossil fuels to electricity is becoming increasingly strategic to secure national energy resilience against global crude oil price fluctuations.

By integrating ecosystem providers, fleet operators, and service operators into one synchronized workflow, the implementation of electric buses is no longer just a concept — but a faster, measurable, modern, and sustainable transportation reality for the wider community.