TANJUNG SELOR Ahead of the Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 (Nataru) transportation period, the Provincial Government (Pemprov) of North Kalimantan (Kaltara) through the Transportation Service (Dishub) conducted a traffic safety inspection and road transportation or Ramp Check of the Damri bus fleet at Damri Terminal Jalan Sengkawit, Tanjung Selor Main Market.
Head of the LLAJ Division of the Kaltara Transportation Agency, Desi Witasari, emphasized that the ramp check was to ensure smoothness, security, and safety of transportation services during the Nataru period.
"Penggawasan angkutan umum seperti transportan darat ini dilakukan lebih awal, seluruh fleet bus Damri menjadi fokus pemeriksaan," kata Desi, Jumat, 5 Desember.
Desi explained that the Kaltara Transportation Agency inspected 14 Damri buses, all of which were declared to have passed the test and were roadworthy.
"In addition, urine tests were also carried out on 12 drivers, with a total negative result of narcotics. We hope that all fleets examined are declared feasible to operate," said Desi.
He explained that the ramp check activity was coupled with free health checks for the public and prospective bus passengers.
"We are working with Jasa Raharja Tanjung Selor Branch, this Ramp check is a strategic step by the provincial government to ensure public safety during Christmas and New Year's mobility," explained Desi.
"Armada yang dinyatakan aman beroperasi dipasangkan sterik pass pemeriksaan oleh petugas," sambung dia.
Desi hopes that the implementation of the ramp check can increase public transport safety standards, starting from administrative order, driver readiness, to vehicleworthiness.
"Synergy between agencies is very important to realize the safe, safe, smooth, and orderly implementation of Nataru 2026 transportation," he said.
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