PT Transportation Jakarta (Transjakarta) has implemented a new policy for Transjakarta bus users during the public activity restrictions (PPKM Level 4) from August 10-16.

Passengers are required to show a Covid-19 vaccine letter, both printed and through the PeduliLindung application 

Commuters are required to have an d show evidence of having been vaccinated against Covid-19 at least the first dose. For exceptions to the requirements, a certificate or vaccine card is given to those who have been exposed, so they cannot be vaccinated.

That means, they no longer needs to show a worker registration certificate (STRP), which was previously used as a condition to enter the bus stop area.

PT Transjakarta Operational Director, Prasetia Budi disclosed, it is a follow-up to the Home Minster's Instruction number 30/2021 on PPKM Level 4, 3 and 2 in Java and Bali areas. It was also protected by the Governor Decree number 974/2021 on PPKM Level 4.

"Passengers are required to show a Covid-19 vaccine letter, both printed and through the PeduliLindung application," he expressed, Thursday (8/12).

In the Transportation Agency (Dishub) Head's Decree number 321/202 on Technical Guidelines for Limiting Transport Capacity and Operational Time of Transportation Facilities During PPKM Level 4 mentioned that the mandatory provision of vaccines for all customers of public transportation.

Surely his party followed the applicable rules and in its implementation, still coordinates with the Dishub for socialization.

"So during these first three days, we call on all people to immediately get vaccinated for mutual comfort," he explained.

He added, those who had not been vaccinated as there was still a grace period of three months after being confirmed positive for Covid-19 could show negative results from the laboratory to the officers. As for those who are contraindicated for vaccination based on the results of a medical examination should show evidence of a doctor's certificate to the officer.

By doing so, the Dishub would help the company for the inspection process. To minimize queues, the passengers were expected to have prepared all the requirements before entering the bus stop area.

"We want you to work together to comply with applicable regulations," he stated.

As for the information, during PPKM Level 4, Transjakarta would operate at 5 AM to 8:30 PM. Especially for health worker service, it would operate at 8:31 PM to 9:30 PM.

Aside that, the passenger seat would still be limited to around 50 percent of the total capacity with the provision that the articulated bus could only be filled with a maximum of 60 people, 30 people for maxi and single buses, 15 people for medium buses and six people for micro buses.