Rules For The Rapid Antigen Test For Vehicles In And Out Of Jakarta, Deputy Governor: We Join The Central Government

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JAKARTA - The Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta is still waiting for a decision from the Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) regarding a rapid antigen test for vehicles that will enter the Capital City.

This is because the policy was taken by the central government, and the provincial government only served as implementer. This was conveyed by Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta, Ahmad Riza Patria.

"Regarding land and sea transportation, there are three options. The first is implemented like air, the second is carried out randomly, the third is carried out as it is now, which is free. This is the policy from the Ministry of Transportation that we are waiting for," said Riza in an online press conference broadcast on the BNPB YouTube account, Friday, December 18th.

Then, his party is also still waiting for the standard rules regarding this matter. "I heard that it has been issued, including a random check," he said.

It's just that, he stressed, the provincial government will follow the decisions of the central government. "So, related to the policy of transportation modes in and out of the region, we follow the policies taken by the central government," he said.

Previously reported, the policy to carry out a rapid test or rapid test of this antigen has only been implemented for public transportation. This was conveyed by the Head of the DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency, Syafrin Liputo, and the implementation was carried out during the Christmas and New Year holidays.

"For those who are going to buy tickets, prospective passengers are required to carry out a rapid antigen test. This applies to both air transport, sea transportation, railways and bus terminals," Syafrin told reporters, Thursday, December 17.

Syafrin said that the antigen rapid test requirements apply in air, sea, and bus terminals for 3 weeks, from 18 December 2020 to 8 January 2021. Meanwhile, railways are valid from 18 December 2020 to 4 January 2021.

"We prioritize this policy for movement between cities between provinces, passengers are required to include the results of a rapid antigen test," he said.