JAKARTA - The Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) through the Directorate General of Land Transportation summoned the management of Xanh SM or Green SM following the collision of a train between the KRL and the Long Distance Train Argo Bromo Anggrek at Bekasi Timur Station, West Java, Monday night, April 27, 2026.
Director General of Land Transportation, Ministry of Transportation, Aan Suhanan, said that this summons was carried out as part of the process of clarification on the involvement of taxi vehicles in the incident.
In addition, he said, the Ministry of Transportation had also formed a special team to study various aspects related to operators, ranging from licensing to safety standards.
"We have formed this special team to delve into the involvement of Xanh SM taxis, including licensing, administrative completeness, fulfillment of safety standards, to compliance with public transport operational provisions," he said in a statement, Tuesday, April 28.
Furthermore, Aan said that the safety of the community was the government's top priority in handling this case.
"Because our principles are clear, the safety of the community is the top priority, so any potential violation will be dealt with according to the provisions," he said.
Based on the data of the Siprajab application, continued Aan, the taxi vehicles involved had the police number B 2864 SBX and were recorded as having been registered and had a surveillance card that was valid until October 28, 2026. The vehicle is also registered to serve regular taxis in the Jabodetabek area.
However, the Directorate General of Transportation still carries out further in-depth research to ensure operator compliance with all provisions. The taxi company Green SM is known to have also obtained a certificate of the Safety Management System for Public Transport Companies (SMK PAU) which is valid for five years.
"Furthermore, we will re-audit the elements of standard safety management that must be met by public transportation companies," he said.
Furthermore, Aan revealed that this audit will include the implementation of safety systems in the field.
"So we will look back at how the safety management standards are carried out in the field by this company, including the company's obligation to ensure that vehicles, drivers, and operational systems meet safety aspects," he said.
Aan emphasized that his party would make clarifications and take action if violations of the provisions of the Minister of Transportation Regulation Number PM 85 of 2018 concerning the Safety Management System of Public Transport Companies and the Minister of Transportation Regulation Number PM 117 of 2018 concerning the Implementation of Transportation of People Not in the Route.
"We will see if there are violations of public transportation operational provisions, then administrative sanctions will be given proportionally according to existing rules," he said.
Aan added that the sanctions that can be given include a warning letter, temporary permit suspension, to the revocation of business permits according to the level of violation.
"We will definitely conduct further examinations and the involvement of Green SM taxis in this accident. Later, the results of the deepening will be the basis for determining the next steps," concluded Aan.
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