PT. Transportasi Jakarta (Transjakarta) emphasized for not using retreaded tires on bus fleets. It was stated after Transjakarta bus with that type of tire was reported to have been damaged in Harmony, Central Jakarta, on Thursday (6/3).

We have never used retreaded tires on all fleets, both self-managed and operator-owned fleets

PT. Transjakarta President Director, Jhony Tjitrokusumo ensured that Transjakarta users will get the best services and facilities.

"We have never used retreaded tires on all fleets, both self-managed and operator-owned fleets," he stated, Friday (6/4).

Bus that was damaged as mentioned in circulating news was owned by Transjakarta self-management company with body number TJ217 for PGC-Harmoni (5C) route.

"The right front tire went flat when crossing Harmoni Traffic Light from Juanda at 07:30," he informed.

According to him, when bus was going to Harmoni Bus Stop, its tire was torn. PT. Transjakarta is still investigating it to determine the exact cause.

"It is purely flat tire. All of our tires are original, but that flat tire was produced in 2016, thus when it goes flat, it looks like retreading. We should understand that if the tire is flat it doesn't mean retreading. Because it can be happened on original tires too," he explained.

Related to the flat tire incident, he conveyed that the tires condition was still in good condition (TWI 5.7 mm).

"The last time bus carried out KIR test was on February 9, 2021 and passed the test to serve the public," he said.