NPM

PO NPM is one of the oldest bus operators in Indonesia from Sumatra Island. NPM is an acronym for Naiklah Minang Company which was started since 1937 in Padang Panjang, West Sumatra. In fact, NPM became the bus operator that many people chose to route to major cities in Sumatra such as Medan, Pekanbaru, Jambi, Bengkulu, to Bandar Lampung and Jabodetabek to Bandung in Java in the 1980s to early 2000s. Since its founding by Bahauddin Sutan Barbangso Nan Kuniang, NPM which is now managed by the third generation, Angga Vircansa Chairul, has added 10 units of Mercedes-Benz buses in 2019 to show its commitment as the leading bus operator in Indonesia. Book NPM bus tickets via the redBus website or app for your trip!

• NPM buses operate in many cities on the islands of Sumatra and Java, for example Payakumbuh, Padang, Cilegon, Jakarta and Bekasi.
• NPM which is based in Padang Panjang also serves trips from other cities in West Sumatra such as Padang and Gunungmedan.
• The latest Mercedes-Benz type NPM bus fleet is divided into three classes, namely Economy Non-AC, VIP AC, and Executive with 2 + 2 configurations for various routes.
• Each NPM bus unit is equipped with air conditioning, toilets, reclining seats, plugs or electric chargers for each seat, and blankets and snacks for long-distance travel.
• Currently, NPM is offering a 10% discount and cashback of 20,000 with code NEW until March 31, 2021 for every ticket purchase on the redBus website or application.
• The average NPM gets a high rating from its passengers, which is 4.2 stars.
• The NPM fleet implements health protocols during pandemic times such as staff and passengers who are required to wear masks during travel.
• NPM's popular routes are Payakumbuh-Jakarta, Payakumbuh-Duri, Gunungmedan-Cilegon, Padang-Bangko, Payakumbuh-Kisaran, and Bekasi-Gunungmedan.
• NPM bus ticket prices are in the range of IDR 220,000 - IDR 450,000. For example, the ticket price of IDR 220,000 applies to the Payakumbuh-Kisaran route, while the IDR 350,000-IDR 450,000 ticket price applies to the PP Bekasi - Gunungmedan, Gunungmedan - Cilegon, and Payakumbuh - Jakarta routes.
• NPM buses have their own departure and drop-off points in each city on their route, for example Jalan Jenderal Sudirman in Payakumbuh, Kalideres Terminal and Pulo Gebang Terminal in Jakarta, Sitiung in Gunungmedan, Jalan Ir. Juanda in Padang, Jalan Raya Merak in Cilegon, and Terminal Bekasi in Bekasi. Check the NPM bus page on the redBus website or application to find out all PO NPM departure and drop points.
• NPM buses have varying departure schedules depending on the popular route chosen. For the Payakumbuh-Jakarta route, the first bus departs at 08.00 and the last bus at 09.05. The Padang-Bangko route is served from 09.00 to 20.30, while the first Gunungmedan-Cilegon bus leaves at 09.00 and the last bus at 09.30. Meanwhile, the first and last buses on the Payakumbuh-Kisaran departing at 14.00 and the Payakumbuh-Duri route departing at 17.30.

One of the oldest and best bus operators in Indonesia, NPM has served more than 80 years with a service of 80 navy buses and 100 regular travel buses. NPM is an acronym for Naik Minang Company, which was founded in 1937 in Padang Panjang, West Sumatra. Founded by Bahauddin Sutan Barbangso Nan Kuniang, PT NPM was then continued by Chairul Bahauddin Sutan Barbangso and now managed by the third generation Angga Vircansa Chairul. At the height of its glory from the 1980s to the early 2000s, the NPM PO network stretched from Medan, Pekanbaru, Dumai, Jambi, Bengkulu, Palembang and Bandar Lampung in Sumatra to Jabodetak and Bandung on Java. The addition of 10 Mercedes-Benz buses in 2019 marks the seriousness of NPM Bus to become the leading bus service provider in Indonesia.

Book a bus ticket online, but pay at the counter, with Pay@Bus

redBus works tirelessly to ensure that every person who wishes to book a bus ticket online is comfortable even before boarding an NPM bus. This is why, with Pay@Bus, customers can now reserve their desired seat on an NPM bus through the redBus app or website without making their payment online. With Pay@Bus, a customer can go to the NPM bus ticket counter and complete their booking by making the payment in person. Customers would have to make the payment at the counter at least 1 hour (Bukittinggi to destination location), 2 hours (Medan to destination location), 2 hours (Padang Pariaman to destination location), 2 hours (Pariaman to destination location), 2 hours (Jambi to destination location), and 1 hour (Padang Panjang to destination location) before the departure time. The customer can lose their reservation if they do not make the payment before this period.

NPM Bus Service

The entire NPM bus service with the famous Mercedes-Benz engine is tough and safe. NPM Bus offers Economy Non-AC, VIP AC, and Executive classes for the various routes it serves.

 

Route

Of the many routes served by NPM on the islands of Sumatra and Java, the most popular routes are:

• Payakumbuh – Jakarta
• Payakumbuh – Thorns
• Gunungmedan – Cilegon
• Padang – Bangko
• Payakumbuh – Range
• Bekasi – Gunungmedan
  

NPM Bus schedules vary greatly, depending on the route you choose. Payakumbuh-Jakarta, for example, departs at the earliest at 08.00 and the latest at 09.05, while Payakumbuh-Duri departs at 17.30. The Gunungmedan-Cilegon route is served from 14.00 to 14.30, while Padang-Bangko starts at 09.00 to 20.30. Meanwhile, the Payakumbuh-Range route departs at 2:00 PM.

NPM ticket prices offered vary, depending on the route and class you choose, from IDR 165,000 to IDR 420,000. Get the latest and best NPM ticket price information on the redBus, Indonesia website or app.

Amenities

The NPM Buses are equipped with air conditioning, reclining seats and toilets. The buses are also equipped with electric plugs on each seat as well as blankets and snacks for long-distance travel.

Points of departure

Departure and drop-off points for NPM passengers include:

• Payakumbuh: Jl. Jend. Sudirman
• Jakarta: Kalideres Terminal, Pulo Gebang Terminal
• Duri: Jl. Jengkol Intersection
• Gunungmedan: Sitiung
• Cilegon: Jl. Raya Peacock
• Padang: Jl. Ir. Juanda
• Bangko: Cross
• Range: City Range
• Bekasi: Bekasi Terminal
  

Headquarters

Jl. Ahmad Yani No. 64

Ngalau, Padang Panjang

West Sumatra

No. Phone: (0752) 82746/081270350350

You can get information about buses and NPM bus ticket reservations quickly and easily through the website and the redBus, Indonesia application.

Disclaimer: Bus timings, routes, and fares are subject to change. Please check locally for any last-minute changes. 

redBus offers another avenue of flexibility when it comes to booking a NPM bus ticket in Indonesia. With Refund Guarantee, customers can now cancel their NPM bus ticket and get a refund. A customer has to make sure that the Refund Guarantee add-on has been selected when they book their NPM bus ticket through the redBus platform. Customers would have to pay a small premium when they select the Refund Guarantee add-on. Once done, the customer can avail a reasonable refund of up to 75% on their bus tickets if they do decide to cancel the ticket before their bus journey begins. Refund Guarantee offers flexibility and eliminates any inconvenience that could arise if the customer needs to cancel their NPM bus ticket due to any unforeseen circumstances.

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