Metromini Controlled, City to Borrow Buses of Transportation Ministry
Reported by Erna Martiyanti | Translated by Cintya Meliza
Jakarta Governor, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama is committed to control unfeasible public transports for the sake of safety and convenience for passengers.
I just called Mr. Johan for asking additional buses. I borrow the buses since Jakarta in emergency
To anticipate the lessening of public transports number on field. He claimed, he has asked Transportation Minister, Ignasius Johan to lend buses to the city.
"I just called Mr. Johan for asking additional buses. I borrow the buses since Jakarta in emergency," said Basuki, at City Hall, Thursday (12/17).
Basuki: We Cannot Abolish MetrominiHe told will borrow 600 units to the ministry as well as find the legal protection.
"So the buses still belong to the ministry but we operate them. He (the minister-red) has agreed and been looking for the legal protection," he told.
While the request is not fulfilled yet, Basuki appeals Jakartans to be patient. As the arrest of metromini is for giving convenience for passengers.
