Transjakarta to Buy 250 Bus Lower Decks
Reported by Erna Martiyanti | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
PT Transjakarta plans to purchase 250 bus lower decks by allocating fund by Rp 750 billion. The bus itself is dedicated for disabled people.
The deck is for wheel chair, we will buy 250 units
"The deck is for wheel chair, we will buy 250 units," disclosed Jakarta Governor, Basuki T Purnama, Friday (5/20).
The buses that equipped by lower deck will operate on the left lane, but not on Transjakarta lane. Due to free of charge, it is expected able to attract private vehicle user to switch to public transport.
Bus Transjakarta will Be Equipped with Lower DeckPT Transjakarta Director, Budi Kaliwono disclosed Rp 750 billion has been allocated for purchasing bus lower deck. The bus is targeted can already operate by the end of this year or early 2017.
Yet, he still awaits a process from government goods and service procurement policy (LKPP). It would be done through e-catalogue.
"Rigth now, we're still waiting for process from LKPP. Besides, we already allocate Rp 750 billion," he closed.
