Fun, Ketapang-Sheet Long Distance Crossing Starts To Operate, Here Is The Fare List

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BANYUWANGI - The Ketapang route, Banyuwangi to Lembar, Lombok is officially operational for its first long-distance crossing service. According to the Ministry of Transportation's assessment, the Director General of Land Transportation that this route has met the requirements.

Director General of Land Transportation, Budi Setiyadi, explained that this new route is the third long-distance crossing route after Surabaya-Sheet and Jakarta-Surabaya. Everything was done to break down traffic jams in Bali.

In this route, 7 ships from 7 operators, most of which are domiciled in the Sheet Port, have been available. Everything is ready for the premiere in this new route. Among others, KMP Jambo X, KMP Liputan XII, KMP Portlink VII, KMP Dharma Ferry VIII, KMP Munic VII, KMP Parama Kalyani, and KMP Swarna Cakra.

With this ship, a distance of 125 miles can be reached with a sailing time of 12.5 hours and a service time of 3 hours. There are 8 trips per day, with a fixed and regular schedule. Thus, the use of time and price becomes more efficient.

"After carrying out the operation of the Ketapang-Sheet cross-section, it can support the development of the area around Ketapang and Lembar by creating new economic growth centers and supporting national development as a whole, supporting growth and other sector services such as tourism in the West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) region, provide a multiplier effect on the economy in East Java and NTB, "said Budi.

President Director of PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero), Ira Puspadewi, said, "ASDP supports the Government's program in advancing the tourism sector, especially the Bali Provincial Government through improving the Ketapang-Sheet long-distance ferry service. This is in accordance with the Decree of the Minister of Transportation KM 308. Year 2020 concerning the Stipulation of the Ketapang-Sheet Crossing Crossing, as a form of support for the Bali Governor's policy to unravel traffic congestion in Gilimanuk-Denpasar. "

As for the integrated tariff rate that has been determined by the Decree of the Minister of Transportation number KM 309 of 2020 concerning the Ketapang-Sheet Tariff, namely adult economy class passengers are charged a rate of IDR 105,800 while for babies IDR 12,600. Meanwhile, the vehicles are separated according to their groups into:

Group 1 IDR 115,890

Group 2 IDR 212,000

Group 3 IDR 352,710

Group 4 Passengers IDR 1,083,690

Group 4 Goods Rp 1,042,510

Group 5 Passenger IDR 1,992,935

Group 5 Goods IDR 1,870,815

Group 6 Passenger IDR 2,952,710

Group 6 Goods Rp. 2,937,470

Group 7 IDR 3,872,770

Group 8 IDR 5,212,110

Group 9 IDR 7,515,710

Ira continued, "Currently, people who are going on a Ketapang-Sheet trip can buy go show tickets at Sri Tanjung Terminal, Banyuwangi and make cashless payments using an electronic money card, including Brizzi (BRI), e-Money (Mandiri), TapCash (BNI), Flazz (BCA) and can also use BRI account transfers. Thus, service users will find it easier, smoother and more comfortable when buying ferry tickets. "

In addition, there are also things that must be considered in this cross-crossing operational process, namely providing excellent service by maintaining the accuracy of ship departure and docking schedules, providing a stable internet connection and network for the smooth running of the online ticketing system, and enabling portals and weigh bridges to prevent Over Dimension Over Loading (ODOL) vehicles. "I re-emphasize and ask for cooperation from all parties to eradicate ODOL, because there is a very large chance of accidents. Vehicles that are overloaded or even have their axes extended, not only endanger the safety of human life, but can damage port facilities as well," concluded the Director General. Budi.