Reviewing Banjarmasin Transportation, Minister Of Transportation Try Trans Banjarbakula

JAKARTA - Minister of Transportation Dudy Puwagandhi tried to travel using Trans Banjarbakula from the Type A Peat Barakat Terminal to the 0 Km Banjarmasin Siring Stop in order to inspect transportation nodes in South Kalimantan.

Trans Banjarbakula is one of the Teman Bus programs which was originally initiated by the Ministry of Transportation in 2022.

After going well, the management of the bus with the buy the service (BTS) scheme was taken over by the South Kalimantan regional government in 2024.

The Teman Bus program with the BTS scheme is a symbol of the central government's support for the development of safe, comfortable, and affordable urban mass transportation for the people of South Kalimantan.

Dudy hopes that through this visit, it is also hoped that the synergy between the central and regional governments will be stronger in realizing sustainable public transportation and increasing regional connectivity.

"I appreciate the South Kalimantan Provincial Government for its great support for public transportation services. My hope is that this can continue to grow public interest in using public transportation. This can be a model for other provinces in Indonesia," said Dudy in an official statement, Friday, September 26.

During this visit, Dudy also saw firsthand the condition of transportation facilities and infrastructure in Banjarmasin. Especially at the Terminal of Type A passengers Gambit Barakat.

Terminal Type A Gambit Barakat has an area of 42.000 m2 with a building area of 5.848 m2. This terminal serves AKAP bus departures to East Kalimantan and Central Kalimantan with a total of 19 route routes. In 2024, Terminal Type A serves a total of 1.844.169 passengers (departing and arriving) and 187.245 vehicles (departing and returning).

"We have checked. The condition of the buses is good. The vehicle inspection data and roadworthiness (ramp checks) for each bus PO are also complete. I hope that compliance with this safety procedure can be maintained and improved continuously," he said.

Usai meninjau fasilitas terminal uji coba perjalanan menggunakan Trans Banjarbakula, Dudy juga mengunjungi Pelabuhan Trisakti.

Pelabuhan ini berfungsi sebagai pintu keluar dan masuk, baik untuk barang maupun penumpang antar pulau hingga antar negara.

Pelabuhan Trisakti adalah pelabuhan terbesar dan tersibuk di Kalimantan.

Pelabuhan ini memiliki panjang dermaga 1.160 m, luas lapangan penumpukan 12.903m dan gudang seluas 10.450m2.

After reviewing the travel test terminal facility using Trans Banjarbakula, Dudy also visited Trisakti Port.

This port functions as an exit and entry, both for goods and passengers between islands and between countries.

Trisakti Port is the largest and busiest port in Kalimantan.

This port has a pier length of 1,160 m, a buildup area of 12,903m and a warehouse area of 10,450m2.