Bus Arrival At Mangkang Terminal Semarang Begins To Increase

The SAN bus passes at the Kalikangkung Toll Gate, Semarang. (ANTARA/Zuhdiar Laeis)

The arrival of intercity interprovincial (AKAP) buses from Jakarta and West Java at Mangkang Terminal, Semarang, today or D-6 Eid Al-Fitr 2024 is starting to increase.

"Usually only 20 buses arrive a day, now there are 50 buses per day," said Head of Terminal Type A Mangkang Semarang Reno Adi Pribadi, in Semarang as reported by ANTARA, Thursday, April 4.

According to him, the buses that came were dominated by majors from Jakarta and West Java with the final destination of Semarang or Surabaya.

Passenger arrivals at Mangkang Terminal were recorded at 1,870 people, while passenger departures were approximately 1,900 people.

"The departure of passengers also varies, such as to Solo, Surabaya, some to Cirebon," he said.

Welcoming the flow of homecoming and the return of Lebaran 1445 Hijri, he ensured that he had prepared various things, ranging from infrastructure, facilities, to the safety aspect of passengers.

"We provide a health post in collaboration with the Semarang City Health Office which is'standard by' for 24 hours,"

There is also a joint post with the TNI-Polri which is also on standby for 24 hours non-stop to maintain security and order at the terminal during the homecoming and return of Lebaran.

"(Development, ed.) We also installed CCTV at nine points at the terminal," he said.

From the security of transportation facilities, his party carried out a "ramp check" or inspection of public vehicle safety at Mangkang Terminal, Semarang.

Mangkang Terminal also cooperates with "online" motorcycle taxi managers to provide transportation for passengers who need 24 hours non-stop.

Trans Semarang transportation mode has actually been prepared to help access vehicles for travelers, but service is only until 23.00 WIB.

"The peak of the homecoming flow is estimated on April 6-7, 2024, while the peak return flow is likely to be April 13-14," said Reno.