Had Rise 100 Percent, Damri Bus Fares Down Again

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JAKARTA - Perum DAMRI has again lowered its bus fares. The bus, which operates to and from Soekarno Hatta Airport, had increased its fare to 100 percent during the Large Scale Social Restriction (PSBB) period.

Where the Ministry of Transportation had banned public transportation from operating during the PSBB period. Then, on the way to the new normal, public transport returned to operations provided it could only carry 50 percent of passengers.

Then, starting tomorrow, the Ministry of Transportation will allow all modes of public transportation to carry 70 percent of passengers. This capacity is only allowed in areas that are not included in the red zone category.

Because he had suffered losses due to operational restrictions, Damri raised the tariff for the entire bus fleet on the Soetta Airport route to 100 percent on Sunday, June 28. For example, on a bus with a fare of IDR 50,000, it increases to IDR 100,000.

However, today, the bus fare has been reduced again, although it does not return to the original fare. Head of the DAMRI Corporate Secretariat Division, Nico R. Saputra, said that his party followed the policies according to the Circular of the Minister of Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia Number 11 of 2020 dated June 8, 2020.

"The technical guidelines and instructions for implementing land transportation during the adaptation period for new habits to prevent the spread of COVID-19 were made to create a healthy bus fleet while still implementing health protocols," said Niko in a written statement, Tuesday, June 30.

Niko said Damri continues to strive to present a healthy bus fleet with the latest technology, as well as improve service and safety by continuing to implement the COVID-19 prevention protocol.

"The protocols include providing hand sanitizers on buses and pools, wearing masks to officers and drivers, spraying disinfectants to bus fleets before and after operations," he said.

Then, Damri obliged and asked prospective customers to comply with travel conditions in accordance with the Circular of the Task Force for the Acceleration of Handling COVID-19 Number 9 of 2020.

These obligations include, customers are asked to download and activate the “Peduli Protect” application on their mobile phone, arrive early at the bus Departure Pool, bring their own identity, and bring and show an influenza-free certificate issued by a doctor for areas without facilities. PCR test or rapid test.

Then, customers who ride the Damri bus are confirmed to be healthy and do not have a temperature above 37.3 degrees Celsius, wear a mask before the trip, while on the bus until they arrive at their destination, apply rules of guarding distance while waiting at the Damri Pool or on the bus, wash your hands with soap or hand sanitizer, and avoid talking while on the bus.

"However, for the customer requirements and Damri's operational activities mentioned above, it still conforms to the rules issued by the respective regional heads," said Niko.

The following is the amount of Damri Bus adjustment rates:

• Kemayoran Rp. 100,000 to Rp. 85,000 • Blok M Rp. 100,000 to Rp. 85,000 • Rawamangun Rp. 100,000 to Rp. 85,000 • Gambir Rp. 100,000 to Rp. 85,000 • Kp. Rambutan Rp. 100,000 to Rp. 85,000 • Ps. Sunday Rp. 100,000 to Rp. 85,000 • Tj. Priuk Rp. 100,000 to Rp. 85,000 • Mangga Dua Rp. 100,000 to Rp. 85,000 • Lebak Bulus Rp. 100,000 to Rp. 85,000 • City Scout Rp. 100,000 to Rp. 85,000 • Pulo Gebang Rp. 100,000 to Rp. 85,000 • Serpong Rp. 100,000 to Rp. 85,000 • Epicentrum Rp. 100,000 to Rp. 8,000 • Pondok Cabe Rp. 100,000 to Rp. 85,000 • Halim-Bogor Rp. 100,000 to Rp. 85,000 • Thamrin Rp. 100,000 to Rp. 85,000 • West Bekasi Rp. 110. 000 to Rp95,000 • Bekasi Timur Rp110,000 to Rp95,000 • Harapan Indah Rp110,000 to Rp95,000 • Depok (Makara UI) Rp110,000 to Rp95,000 • Kemang Pratama Rp110,000 to Rp95,000 • Karawaci Rp120,000 to Rp.105,000 • Citra Raya Rp120,000 to Rp105,000 • Bogor Rp140,000 to Rp120,000 • Cikarang Rp130,000 to Rp110,000 • Cibinong Rp130,000 to Rp110,000 • Sentul City Rp140,000 to Rp120,000 • Peacock Rp150,000 to Rp130,000 • Pandeglang Rp160,000 to Rp135,000 • Karawang Rp170,000 to Rp145,000 • Purwakarta Rp180,000 to Rp155,000 • Sukabumi Rp230,000 to IDR 195,000 • Botani-Senayan IDR 80,000 to IDR 70,000