Sidak Terminal Kalideres, DKI DPRD Member Kenneth Soroti Cleanliness to Minimize Cooling Space Waiting 

JAKARTA - Ahead of the 2026 Lebaran homecoming flow, a member of the DKI Jakarta DPRD from the PDI Perjuangan Faction, Hardiyanto Kenneth, conducted a sudden inspection (sidak) to the Kalideres Terminal, West Jakarta.

The inspection was carried out to directly check the readiness of public transportation services, in line with the increasing mobility of residents who will return home in the near future.

From the results of the review, Kenneth assessed that the terminal's operations in general were running quite well. A number of basic facilities were deemed to be available and can be used by passengers.

"In general, terminal operations are going quite well. Major facilities such as waiting rooms, ticket counters, departure and arrival areas, and information boards are available and functional," Kenneth told reporters, Tuesday, March 17.

However, he noted that there were still a number of issues that needed to be immediately corrected, especially regarding the cleanliness of facilities. Several points, such as toilets and waiting areas, were judged to have not been maintained optimally.

"We ask the management of the Kalideres terminal to increase the frequency of cleaning and ensure that sanitation officers are on standby 24 hours a day, given that the number of passengers will increase significantly," said the member of Commission C of the DKI Jakarta DPRD.

Apart from cleanliness, passenger comfort is also in the spotlight. The lack of air conditioning facilities is considered to have an impact on comfort, especially in the midst of the recent hot weather.

"Indeed, the weather conditions lately are quite hot. This will be our concern in the future regarding the need for air conditioning," he said.

Kenneth also highlighted the potential for passenger congestion at a number of points, such as the boarding area and ticket counters. He encouraged terminal managers to improve the queuing system and add officers in the field to anticipate congestion during the peak homecoming flow.

On the other hand, he opened the possibility of renovating the Kalideres Terminal as a long-term step to improve service quality. Given the age of the building, renovation is considered necessary so that the terminal is more representative.

"This terminal is indeed quite old and it is appropriate to be renovated to be better. This will be the basis for our evaluation in the future. Kalideres Terminal has a strategic role as one of the main transportation nodes in West Jakarta, so it needs to be improved to be more representative, modern, and comfortable for the community," said Kenneth.

However, the plan will still be discussed further in the DKI Jakarta DPRD and the time for its implementation has not been determined.

In terms of security, Kenneth appreciated the presence of joint officers who were on duty at the terminal. The officers consisted of police elements, the Transportation Service, to health workers.

"We also ask that all bus fleets be ensured to be in good condition through regular inspections for the safety of passengers," he said.

During the raid, Kenneth also had a dialogue with the travelers. A number of complaints that emerged included certainty about departure schedules, comfort in waiting rooms, and the safety of luggage.

Passengers also hope that travel information can be conveyed more clearly and easily accessible, both through digital boards and field officers.

In response to this, Kenneth emphasized the importance of cross-sectoral coordination to ensure the smooth flow of homecoming.

He also appealed to the public to maintain order while at the terminal and ensure their health condition before traveling. "Kalideres Terminal must be a modern, comfortable, and people-oriented transportation hub," he concluded.

(Photo: DPRD DKI)