9 Buses at Pasar Minggu Failed on Worthiness Test
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by
Several inter-province buses (AKAP) at Pasar Minggu bus terminal were not in a good condition to be used as homecoming transport. It is known during the worthiness test held by South Jakarta Sub-dept. of Transportation. The buses are prohibited to operate.
We held the test routinely ahead of Eid ul Fitr for the sake of passengers safety and comfort
Frendy Manalu, terminal head, said nine buses were ticketed and prohibited to operate because of using vulcanized tyre. The buses are from different companies such as Sumber Alam, Daya Melati, Laju Prima, Sinar Jaya, Sadya Mulya, Dewi Sri, GMS, Sumber Alam, Purwowidodo.
“We held the test routinely ahead of Eid ul Fitr for the sake of passengers safety and comfort,” he said, Tuesday (6/28).
Bus Crews Underwent Urine Test at Tanjung Priok TerminalHe added that the buses can be operated after replacing the tyre. Other worthiness such as braking system, speedometer, safety belt will be checked again.
