JAKARTA - Indonesian drivers not only work professionally, but also become ambassadors of the nation, said Deputy RI Ambassador to Japan Maria Renata Hutagalung.
Opportunities to work as a professional driver in Japan by local companies for foreign nationals are increasingly open, along with the increasing needs in the field.
Most recently, the Indonesian Embassy in Nagoya released three Indonesian citizens, Azzam Al Antar, Dwi Harjanto and Seto Ramadhan Siswadi to work as drivers for Meitetsu Bus in Toyota, Aichi on Friday (1/5).
This moment is a remarkable milestone as they are the first foreign-national bus drivers operating in the public transportation sector of Aichi Prefecture.
"I would like to congratulate Indonesian drivers. Work with enthusiasm and caution and great responsibility. The fulfillment friends not only work professionally but also become ambassadors of the nation who carry the values, work ethic, and positive character of Indonesia," said Deputy Ambassador Maria Renata, accompanied by Assistant Attaché for Transportation of the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo, Giri Tresna Putra Munggaran and Third Secretary of the Social and Cultural Information Function Zharifah Raihanah Shiddiq, launching the statement of the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo (5/5).
On this occasion, the Indonesian Embassy also expressed its appreciation to Meitetsu Bus management for the high standards of recruitment, training, and protection of labor and of course the opportunity for Indonesian drivers.
A number of Japanese authorities attended this activity, including the Head of the Aichi Transportation Branch Office, Chubu Transportation Bureau, Ministry of Land Infrastructure Transport and Tourism, Kenji Ogawa; Head of the Urban Development Department of the Toyota City Government, Gen Kadoya; Director and General Manager of the Human Resources Department, Meitetsu Bus Co., Ltd. Hajime Nagura; President Director of Kigyo Koryu Center, Chairman of the KS Global Group Company, Kazuhisa Sumino.
The local government and transportation companies on that occasion congratulated Indonesian drivers, and thanked the Indonesian government for cooperation in the field of bus transportation drivers.
It is known that cooperation in the field of Indonesian-Japanese driver has been taking place since 2025. Not only for public transportation such as buses, but also for the needs of Logistics Truck Drivers.
The founder and director of LPK Japan Indonesia Driving School (JIDS) Bowo Kristianto explained that until 2026, 16 drivers for bus transportation from Indonesia were recorded.
All of them are spread across a number of companies, namely; six people at Tokyu Bus; three people at Osaka Bus; three people at Meitetsu Bus; two people at Hiroshima Bus; and, two people at Fujikyu Bus.
Meanwhile, for the Logistics Truck, Bowo explained that a total of 14 people had been spread across a number of companies since 2025, namely, nine people at Kabushiki Toso; three people at Kabushiki Fujisawa; and, two people at Daisho Logistic
"For now, about 90 people have been selected and undergoing training at JIDS. Thank you for the support from the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo," said Bowo.
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