Ramp Checks in Jakarta Intensified Ahead of Christmas and New Year

Through Public Transport Terminal Management Unit (UPTAJ), the Jakarta Transportation Agency (Dishub) has begun starting ramp checks for buses transporting passengers for this year's Christmas and New Year exodus.

This is our routine agenda ahead of Religious and National Days

Ramp checks for buses that have been taken from December 7 to 20, 2022 in Kampung Rambutan, Kalideres, Pulogebang, and Tanjung Priok bus terminals are handled by the Greater Jakarta Transportation Agency (BPTJ), Kedaung Angke Motor Vehicle Testing (PKB), Pulogadung PKB, Cilincing PKB, Ujung Menteng PKB, and Jagakarsa PKB.

UPTAJ Head, Syamsul Mirwan expressed that the ramp check includes administrative checks and technical feasibility of AKAP vehicles at the terminal, which aims to create a sense of safety and comfort for passengers and bus crew.

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The findings from the ramp check would then be followed up in the form of recommendations which would later be sent to the terminal manager for further action.

"If the buses fail ramp check, we will stop their operation temporarily. If the violation is minor, they can still operate with a note immediately repaired," he expressed, Friday (12/9).

The following is an inspection in the form of vehicle documents, vehicle completeness, and technical vehicle roadworthiness:

- Test book administration

- Operational license control card

- SIM Card

- STNK Card

- Main technical lighting system

- Braking system

- Windshield

- Tire

- Safety belt

- Technical support for measuring speed

- Lighting system

- Rearview mirror

- Wiper

- Horn

- Seating capacity

- Vehicle equipment

- Emergency response kits

"This is our routine agenda ahead of Religious and National Days, such as Eid ul-Fitr, Christmas, and New Year," he closed.