Eid Mudik Bus Driver At Solo Tirtonasi Terminal Takes Drug Test

A number of health workers from the Surakarta Police during an examination of the driver of the 2022 Lebaran homecoming bus at Terminal Type A Tirtonadi Solo, Central Java

SOLO - Dozens of drivers and crew for the 2022 Eid homecoming bus have carried out health checks and urine tests in anticipation of drug use, at Terminal Type A Tirtonadi Solo, Central Java, Tuesday, April 26. Eid is drug-free," said Head of Section (Kasi) of the Surakarta Police Dokkes Dr. Edy Wirastho as quoted by Antara. The health test activity for the driver and crew of the Lebaran homecoming bus was carried out by the terminal manager in collaboration with the Surakarta City Police Medical and Health Team (Dokkes) with the aim of to ensure drug-free. Health officials have examined as many as 25 crew members of the Lebaran homecoming bus by taking urine samples for health checks. Of the 25 bus crew members at Tirtonadi Solo Terminal, all of whom were tested negative for drugs. bus driver and crew to ensure safety and health The arrival of passengers, especially during the Lebaran homecoming flow this year. This, he said, was a form of state service so that the safety of Lebaran homecoming activities was guaranteed, especially for people who drove public. Meanwhile, Head of Traffic Affairs (Kaur) Type A Terminal Tirtonadi Solo Sunardi explained that the health checks have been carried out routinely for every Lebaran homecoming and Christmas and New Year's transportation. In this inspection, in collaboration with the Health Service and Dokkes Polresta Surakarta. In addition, his party also carries out roadworthiness checks for the bus fleet. Both Inter-City Within Province (AKDP) and Inter-City Inter-Provincial (AKAP) buses. "Roadworthiness inspection is focused on administrative elements, including KIR book, Driving License (SIM), Vehicle Number Certificate (STNK), Feasibility Test Certificate. (STUK), and a control card," he said. Meanwhile, he said, the technical elements include the lighting system, braking system, the suitability of the front and rear tires of the vehicle, driver's safety belt, windshield and windshield wiper (wiper), as well as rearview mirrors. and the horn. According to him, the vehicle check is carried out to ensure roadworthiness. Both vehicle documents and the physical body of the bus. This "ram check" or roadworthiness is carried out every day when the bus enters the terminal. He said that many buses have been grounded because their conditions are not roadworthy. In fact, every day there are buses that are subject to fines because they do not complete vehicle documents and the KIR certificate is dead.