Jakarta Governor, Basuki T. Purnama acknowledged that he could not abolish PT Metromini. Because, it is the authority of Ministry of Law and Human Rights (HAM). Nevertheless, the city administration can control unworthy public transport, particularly Metromini.

we cannot abolish PT Metromini because the authority lies in Ministry of Law and Human Rights

"Indeed, we cannot abolish PT Metromini because the authority lies in Ministry of Law and Human Rights," said Basuki, at City Hall, Thursday (12/17).

He has instructed Jakarta Transportation Department to control unworthy Metromini which aims to create public order.

"Our duty is compliance with law, which is controlling unworthy public transports," he expressed.

He wants unworthy public transports to be eliminated. "Certainly, today, I've told Transportation Department, I don't want to see unworthy public transport operates in the city," he asserted.

In future, he will replace Metromini with Transjakarta bus. While resident, is asked to be patient waiting for arrival of new buses.