Jakarta Transportation Dept. (Dishub) affirmed that his side is ready to discuss public minivan fare adjustment with Land Transportation Organization (Organda). This is related to policy which requires public minivan to be equipped with air conditioner starting 2018.

"We open discussion regarding to air-conditioned public minivan fare adjustment," expressed Sigit Wijatmoko, Deputy Head of Jakarta Dishub, Monday (7/10).

He said that his side has submitted circular letter to Organda, especially public minivan businessmen, related to Transportation Ministry Regulation (Permenhub) No.29/2015 as revision of Permenhub No.98/2013 about Minimal Service Standard of Public Transportation and Motor Vehicle in Route.

According to him, his side will also enforce Regional Regulation (Perda) No.5/2014 about Transportation. In that Perda, Article 51 Paragraph 2 is mentioned that lifetime of public transportation, including public minivan, is up to age 10 years.

"So, vehicle rejuvenation can also be done at once. Public minivan must be equipped with air conditioner. For those who have not, please do according to the policy in Permenhub as soon as possible," he closed.