Lower Deck Bus Passes Feasibility Test
Reported by Erna Martiyanti | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Ministry of Transportation has given permission for Transjakarta bus prototype or lower deck.
I get the information this morning where Ministry of Transportation through Director General of Transportation has given permission for bus prototype to pass the feasibility test
Responding on this matter, Jakarta Governor, Basuki T Purnama admitted he received the information this morning. He directly asks Jakarta Transportation Dept and PT Transjakarta to immediately purchase it.
"I get the information this morning where Ministry of Transportation through Director General of Transportation has given permission for bus prototype to pass the feasibility test," he stated, at City Hall, Tuesday (7/26).
Transjakarta to Buy 250 Bus Lower DecksHe continued will allocate budget for 100 units this year. The bus will be operated on regular lane thus can replace unworthy Metromini and Kopaja buses.
"We directly buy and allocate 100 units this year. it will automatically replace Metromini," he stated.
The lower deck bus branded Mercedes Benz already been exhibited at City Hall.
"I believe the motorist would switch to them," he finished.
