Since launched in 2004, TransJakarta bus now has 12 corridors and 700 fleets to serve the people to various destinations. Unfortunately, 200 fleets are unworthy. Thus, TransJakarta bus procurement is assessed an urgent thing to do.

At this time PT Transjakarta has 700 fleets in which 200 of them need to be replaced

“At this time PT Transjakarta has 700 fleets in which 200 of them need to be replaced,” stated PT Transjakarta President Director, Antonius Kosasih, Thursday (9/11).

According to Kosasih, the ideal amount of TransJakarta bus is 1,300 fleets so the services given to the passengers in 12 corridors could be optimal. Therefore, his party plans to buy 850 buses more in two years ahead.

“If going for 1,300 buses, then in two years ahead we must propose for the procurement of 850 buses. For that, we’ll prepare the specifications of buses that will be purchased. The standards must be international. But we must also calculate the readiness of the spare parts in Indonesia,” he uttered.

Meanwhile, Head of Jakarta Transportation Department, M Akbar, informed that his department will soon sign contract to add more TransJakarta buses.

“Now is procurement process. Hopefully the contract can be signed in the nearest future. Now there are only 600 fleets,” he told.