Minister Of Transportation Budi Karya: The President Really Wants The Dependence Of A Private Car To Be Left Behind

Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi inaugurated the increase in Minimum Service Standards (SPM) at Jurangmangu Station, South Tangerang, Sunday 13 October 2024 (Jehan/VOI)

TANGERANG - Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) and PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) inaugurated the increase in Minimum Service Standards (SPM) at Jurangmangu Station, South Tangerang.

The Minister of Transportation (Menhub) of the Republic of Indonesia Budi Karya Sumadi said this revitalization was a form of government focus on the community to provide comfort to the public in using mass transportation.

"Mr. President Jokowi really wants that dependence on the private car must be abandoned," said Budi Karya in his statement seen on Sunday, October 13.

Budi Karya also said that by increasing this minimum service standard, it would be an added value for South Tangerang in increasing public interest in using mass transportation.

For this reason, the concept of urban transportation must be developed

The construction of the Jurangmangu Station is not only an upgrade at the station, but this is a manifestation of a Transit-oriented Area (TOD) that provides added value for Commuter Line users. This facility according to SPM is part of a roadmap for integrated, modern, and pedestrian-friendly rail transportation," he said.

KAI President Director Didiek Hartantyo added. He hopes that this revitalization and development will bring better connectivity. So that people will be interested in using mass public transportation and can reduce air pollution in Indonesia.

"It is hoped that with the revitalization and development of integrated areas around the station, it can provide better connectivity so as to attract interest and make it easier for people to use mass public transportation, especially Commuter Line so that it can reduce congestion and air pollution," he concluded