Gunung Harta

I Wayan Sutika is a man from Bali who grew up in Wongaya Gede, Penebel, Tabanan. However, he spent most of his life in Banjar Anyar, Kediri, Tabanan. It was from this environment that Sutika began pioneering the transportation business that would later be widely known as PO Gunung Harta.^[3]

With an initial capital of one Mercedes-Benz 1813 bus,^[3] In 1993, Sutika founded PO Gunung Harta, which at that time was still a legal entity trading business under the name UD Gunung Harta. In the early days of its operation, Gunung Harta served the intercity within the province (AKDP) route Denpasar–Gilimanuk. The trust of the Balinese people and the support of financial service institutions were important factors that drove the development of this business.^[2]

In 1995, Gunung Harta began expanding its services to inter-provincial intercity transportation (AKAP).^[2] The company's development continued until in 1999 Gunung Harta's legal status changed to limited liability company with the name PT Gunung Harta.^[3] In the same year, I Wayan Sutika also briefly entered the world of politics as a member of the Bali DPRD for the 1999–2004 period through the PDI Perjuangan, before finally deciding to focus again on managing his company.^[4]

Entering 2004, Gunung Harta had operated around 40 buses and opened various new routes from Denpasar to East Java, Special Region of Yogyakarta, West Java (non-Bodebek), and DKI Jakarta. In addition to developing AKAP services, Gunung Harta also expanded into the tour bus and courier services sectors, while maintaining AKDP services in Bali as the initial foundation of its success.^[5] In 2016, Sutika handed over the position of president director of PT Gunung Harta to her second child, Kadek Jaya Manuaba, as he grew older.^[3]

PT Gunung Harta Transport Solutions

GHTS bus with Jetbus5 body produced by Adi Putro bodywork
Founded	9 December 2011; 14 years ago (2011-12-09)
Headquarters	Malang, East Java, Indonesia
Service area	Java Bali
Service type	intercity bus tourist bus
Hubs	Pulo Gebang Bus Terminal Leuwipanjang Terminal Purabaya Bus Terminal Mengwi Bus Terminal
Lounge	Available at GHTS head office and main garage in Malang
Fleet	90 unit (2024)
Fuel type	Diesel
Chief executive	I Gede Yoyok Santoso
Website	www.gununghartasolutions.com

PT Gunung Harta Transport Solutions (GHTS or Gunung Harta Solutions) was originally the Malang division of Gunung Harta, founded in 2001 by Sutika's eldest son, I Gede Yoyok Santoso. The Malang division was later transformed into a separate company on December 9, 2011. ^{[citation needed]} and initially operated as a tour bus. However, in 2016, GHTS opened intercity and interprovincial (AKAP) routes, focusing on bus routes from Jakarta to Bandung, West Java to East Java, and East Java to Bali. ^[3][1]

In 2023, GHTS announced a partnership with PT Teknologi Karya Digital Nusa Tbk. (TKDN) for the procurement of advanced safety equipment in the form of a surveillance camera system equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) technology, Advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) and Driver Behavior Alerts. Designed to improve the safety of passengers and bus drivers, the system features object detection, an early warning system, and real-time vehicle condition monitoring. This is done to ensure accident-free travel. ^[6]

On August 15, 2024, GHTS announced that it would no longer use diesel fuel and would switch to non-subsidized fuel Dex Series produced by Pertamina. At that time, GHTS operated a fleet of 90 buses with 17 routes. Yoyok Santoso believes that using the Dex Series makes bus performance more efficient, because while still using diesel, GHTS buses often had to change filters every two round trips, some even seven times. According to him, this has an impact on engine and oil performance. ^[7]

As of 2024, GHTS will operate 90 buses. ^[8] GHTS is one of the Indonesian bus companies that has a large collection of multi-axle bus chassis; as of 2023, the number of tronton chassis owned by GHTS is 36 units. According to Yoyok Santoso himself, the tronton chassis has sturdier legs, so it is claimed to provide more comfort than regular chassis because it minimizes shocks. This is also supported by the completion of the Trans-Java Toll Road between Jakarta and Surabaya.^[9]

In order to improve their services to passengers, both Gunung Harta and GHTS are known for diligently rejuvenating their bus fleets. ^[10] The Gunung Harta and GHTS bus fleets use premium bus chassis and trontons such as Scania (K360iB^[11] and K410iB^[12]), Volvo B11R I-Shift,^[9] Mercedes-Benz (OC 500 RF 2542,^[12] O500 RS 1836,^[13] OH 1626,^[9] and OH 1526),^[14] Hino (RG 240 PS^[15] and RM 280 PS),^[16] and MAN RR4 480.^[17]

The Gunung Harta ("red") is not picky about its bus bodywork. On Gunung Harta ("red"), there is a bus bodywork produced by Adi Putro (Jetbus of various series),^[18] Laksana (Legacy SR),^[19] Karoseri Tentrem (Avante),^[20] and New Armada (Skylander).^[21] Meanwhile for GHTS, its buses rely more on Adi Putro bodywork.^[22]

On March 25, 2018, GHTS announced plans to rejuvenate its fleet by launching a fleet based on the Mercedes-Benz OC 500 RF 2542 6×2 and Scania K410 IB 6×2. The buses use the Jetbus3+ bodywork produced by Adi Putro. The bus has a capacity of 36 passengers, with facilities such as leg rests, USB, blankets, pillows, meal service, and audio/video. Another distinctive feature of Gunung Harta is the availability of toilet facilities and a smoking area for passengers. At the same time, Yoyok Santoso also plans to implement online ticket reservations in collaboration with Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI).^[22]

Meanwhile, on January 16, 2025, Gunung Harta launched the Suites Combi class for the Yogyakarta–Denpasar route. The buses produced at Laksana have seats with a 2+1 configuration from the front to the middle. In the middle cabin, there is a toilet, drinking water dispenser, and mini bar, while in the rear there are sleeper seat facilities. ^[19] Gunung Harta and GHTS buses adopt TransTRACK technology, a monitoring system safety support developed by PT Indo Trans Teknologi.^[23]

Gunung Harta's buses are recognizable by their faded green and red livery. Currently, the faded green color, which was the color of Gunung Harta's paint scheme before its spin-off, is owned by GHTS, while the red color is held by the original entity (PT Gunung Harta).^[1]

Although the company uses a green mountain as its logo, the Gunung Harta bus fleet is better known for its image of the Walt Disney Company character, Mickey Mouse, above the clouds on the bus livery. This icon, depicting Mickey Mouse relaxing on a balloon, represents the comfort of Gunung Harta buses, as most of the Gunung Harta buses are equipped with air suspension, making for a very comfortable ride. Gunung Harta is also known for often making seating arrangements of 16 on the left and 18 on the right so that passengers are not crowded.^[10]

Both Gunung Harta and GHTS make inter-provincial intercity buses their primary business line. However, the route focus of the two companies differs. The original ("red") Gunung Harta serves routes from Denpasar, Bali, to Yogyakarta;^[24] and Semarang, Central Java;^[25] Bandung, West Java;^[26] and DKI Jakarta.^[27] In fact, Gunung Harta also still has the Denpasar–Gilimanuk and DKI Jakarta–Yogyakarta routes, which are its debut routes.^[2] Meanwhile, GHTS relies more on hot routes via the Trans-Java toll road, serving routes to DKI Jakarta and Bandung City, West Java to^[28] Jember,^[29] Kediri,^[30] Malang City,^[28] Ponorogo,^[31] and Sumenep^[32] in East Java, or Malang City, East Java to Denpasar, Bali.^[33][29]

Gunung Harta's tourist buses were initially initiated by the Malang division (which is now GHTS).^[3] However, after the separation, both Gunung Harta and GHTS have their own tourist buses. Their fleet is roughly the same as the intercity buses.