ERP Implemented, 50 Double-Decker Buses Prepared

The trials of the Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) has been implemented along Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Tuesday (7/15) yesterday. The system is planned to be implemented permanently in 2015, where motorcycle cannot pass the ERP routes.

We want to buy 50 double-decker buses through e-catalog and has been filed

Acting Jakarta Governor, Basuki 'Ahok' T Purnama said his party filed 50 new double-decker buses. The buses can be used for free by motorcyclist who want to pass through ERP routes. "We want to buy 50 double-decker buses through e-catalog and has been filed," he stated, at Jakarta City Hall, Wednesday (7/16).

Previously the bus procurement was managed by Jakarta Transportation Department, but this year, Basuki would fully hand over it to Jakarta Tourism and Culture Department and through program corporate social responsibility (CSR).

ERP Trial Causes Traffic Congestion

He furthered procurement of 50 double-decker buses is conducted as compensation over ERP implementation. This is because the system will force motorist to leave their vehicle and switch to public transport.

In Jakarta, there have been 5 double-decker buses managed by Tourism and Culture Department. It is hoped distance arrival among buses only take about 10 minutes. "The bus will operate every 10 minutes," he told.

He added, ERP program does not aim to add the Jakarta local revenue (PAD), but to minimize traffic congestion and arrange vehicle volume on the main lanes.