First Day Of HBKB, Visitors Must Scan QR Code PeduliProtect At The HI Roundabout

Officers of the Transportation Service guard and supervise visitors to scan the QR Code on the first day of HBKB at the HI Roundabout/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - Although the policy on the use of masks has eased, visitors to the Motor Vehicle Free Day (HBKB) officers continue to apply health protocols for visitors.

This morning, Sunday, May 22, the DKI Jakarta Transportation Service prepared a QR Code PeduliLindungi scan at the Hotel Indonesia (HI) roundabout, on the first day of the HBKB implementation along Thamrin-Sudirman Street, Jakarta.

The DKI Transportation Service officer stands guard at the HI Roundabout, Jakarta, directing every citizen who wants to enter the area to first scan the QR barcode.

At the HI Roundabout, QR code scanner signs are placed, including Imam Bonjol Street, Kebon Kacang Raya Street from the direction of the Grand Indonesia Mall, in front of the Kempinski Hotel, and around the TransJakarta Tosari Bus Stop.

A number of PeduliLindungi QR code scanners were also placed at several road points connecting Sudirman Street, including Dukuh Bawah, Teluk Betung Street, and at a number of bus stops and MRT Jakarta stations.

However, not all residents scan the QR code in the area because residents can still enter without scanning which usually passes through the sidewalk and goes straight to the HI Roundabout.

Meanwhile, joint officers repeatedly reminded residents not to gather and continue walking in the HI Roundabout area.

The goal is to prevent crowds from accumulating at the HI Roundabout.

Even though the government relaxed the rules for using masks, a number of residents still use masks because of the density of people and to avoid the potential for disease transmission.

Previously, Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta Ahmad Riza Patria said there were around 54 installations of QR Code PeduliLindungi at HBKB locations.

"Later there will be no less than 54 points for Care to Protect spread across several entrances," said Riza Patria at City Hall, Saturday (21/5).

Riza said QR Code PeduliLindungi is placed at entrances, including public transportation facilities.

"There are at several points including in places of transportation to make things easier," he said.

The DKI government held HBKB again after it was abolished in March 2020 or since the COVID-19 pandemic.