Ramp checks for buses transporting passengers for this year's Christmas and New Year holidays are picking pace in Jakarta.

Transportation Agency (Dishub) will take strict action against it

It can be seen at Pulogebang Integrates Bus Terminal, Cakung, East Jakarta.

Ujung Menteng UP PKB Services Executing Unit Head, Tatang Yayat Hidayat said the test has been ongoing since December 21, 2024, and will end on January 5, 2025. Previously, it was held already on December 1-20, 2024.

"For the safety and security of passengers, buses that break the rules will be declared to have failed. Transportation Agency (Dishub) will take strict action against it," he asserted, Monday (12/23)

He explained the number of fleets subjected to random checks at the biggest terminal in Southeast Asia varies every day, ranging from 10 to 15. Of that number, about 75 to 80 percent of the fleet failed the test. It was because they did not have safety support facilities such as wipers, glass breakers, portable fire extinguishers (AAPR), and so on.

Especially for buses with fatal violations received strict sanctions by Dishub's Dalops Section which also holds inspections in the terminal.

"This operation involves 20 personnel from Ujung Menteng UP PKB, Polda Metro Jaya Traffic Directorate, terminal management, and Dishub's Dalops Section," he explained.

Pulogebang Terminal Team Commander, Badman Harahap uttered that three fleets with routes Jakarta - Bengkulu and Jakarta - Bima were ticketed last week as the front glass was broken. Then the other one with the Jakarta - Surabaya route, because of the expired Kir book since August 2024.

"Strick sanction was given as a deterrent effect. We want the optimal service for the customer and prioritize passenger safety and security," he concluded.