Rp 448.6 B Pulogebang Integrated Terminal is Idle
Reported by Erna Martiyanti | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
The Jakarta Vice Governor, Djarot Saiful Hidajat, wondered why the Rp 448.6 billion Pulogebang Sentra Timur Integrated Terminal is still idle. The terminal with width 14.5 ha is able to accommodate hundreds of buses. In fact, the terminal is still empty from activity and looks dusty.
This terminal is the biggest in Asia
"This terminal is the biggest in Asia," said Djarot during his visit to the terminal, Tuesday (1/6).
Because of this condition, he asked Jakarta Head of Dept. of Transportation Benjamin Bukit to operate the terminal immediately.
Illegal Parking in East Jakarta, 59 Vehicles Netted"The terminal must be operated maximally. It has big potency in accommodating AKAP buses in Jakarta," he added.
As for information, Pulogebang Terminal was built to replace Pulogadung Terminal. It has four floors. First floor is used as passenger access towards bus corridor, second floor is the city and inter-city public transport arrival area. The third floor will be used as food court and AKAP (inter-city) bus departure, while the fourth floor is functioned as Jakarta Dept. of Transportation office.
