PT Transjakarta Asked to Seriously Conduct Maintenance of Its Fleet
Reported by Jhon Syah Putra Kaban | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
City Council's Banggar Member, Bestari Barus revealed, PT Transjakarta must be serious in the maintenance of its fleet.
Which is why we use the buses branded Hino, Scania, Marcedes benz, Man, Volvo and is planned to use Isuzu next year
Moreover, the addition of fleet keeps being conducted by Jakarta Regional-Owned Enterprises (BUMD). "All corridors must have the nice bus," he expressed, during a meeting about 2017 APBD KUA-PPAS," Thursday (11/10).
Another Banggar member, Ramly Muhammad disclosed that maintenance matter must be done seriously. "When we check the bus pool, many buses are not used. That's why they (PT Transjakarta) must be firmly," he stated.
Council Wants Auction System to Be FixedPT Transjakarta bus Director, Budi Kaliwono disclosed, currently, his side only uses the bus that has representatives maintenance in Indonesia. It is based on previous experience, many buses could not be repaired because of the brand-holder sole distributors (ATPM) in Indonesia.
"Which is why we use the buses branded Hino, Scania, Marcedes benz, Man, Volvo and is planned to use Isuzu next year," he told.
He added that bus maintenance from ATPM is hoped may extend the use of the bus for 7-10 years. Moreover, the current existing bus operated from 5 AM until 11 PM.
