Rules For Transportation In Jakarta During The PSBB Period

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JAKARTA - Regulations and enforcement in the traffic sector are still in the discussion stage to be implemented later during the implementation of Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) in DKI Jakarta. It's just that, several restrictions on driving, such as passenger restrictions have been patented.

The number of passengers is limited according to the type of vehicle. For motorbikes, passengers are not allowed to carry passengers during the PSBB period.

Metro Jaya Police Chief Inspector General Nana Sudjana said the prohibition on carrying passengers during the PSBB applies to online motorcycle taxi drivers and private vehicles. This is also to prioritize government instructions regarding physical distancing.

"This also applies to two-wheelers. No one carrying a two-wheeled vehicle is clearly violating physical distancing. They are only allowed for one person. This also applies to online motorcycle taxis," said Nana in Jakarta, Wednesday, April 8.

The same rule also applies to four-wheeled vehicles, where the number of passengers must be reduced by half the capacity of the vehicle. Likewise with vehicles or public transportation.

For example, public transportation is the type of bus. The capacity should be up to 40 people. However, in implementing the PSBB, the bus will only be able to accommodate 20 passengers. This rule will also take effect for 14 days starting from Friday, April 10 to Thursday, April 23.

"This means that the restrictions on transportation are for public transportation. Less than 50 percent of passengers. Likewise trains, this also applies to public transportation, MRT, LRT," said Nana.

However, he said, if he could not explain in detail the form of punishment for residents in Jakarta who violated the PSBB rules. Because, until now they are still waiting for regulations from the Governor of DKI Jakarta regarding this matter.

"The details, we are still waiting for the governor's regulation," said Nana.

DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan will impose Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) in the transportation sector related to operating hours and the number of passengers.

"With regard to public transportation in Jakarta, the number of passengers per public vehicle will be limited. Operating hours are limited to 6 am to 6 pm. This applies to all public vehicles operating in Jakarta," said Anies.

Then, Anies also said that later he would limit the number of passengers on public transportation by 50 percent of the vehicle capacity. This is to suppress and break the chain of spreading COVID-19.

"So if for example a bus can be filled with 50 passengers, then only 25 passengers can be in one bus. So we do not allow the full, but only 50 percent. So the hours are limited and the passengers are reduced," he said.