Ahead Of The Nataru Holiday, UP PKB Pulogadung Finds Non-Like Buses At The Kampung Rambutan Terminal

West Jakarta Kalideres Terminal/ Photo: Rizky Sulistio/ VOI

JAKARTA - The Motor Vehicle Testing Service Unit (UP PKB) Pulogadung, conducted a pre ramp check (check) on AKAP buses at the Kampung Rambutan Bus Terminal, Ciracas District, East Jakarta, Wednesday, December 7. As a result, it was found that the pre-bus AKAP majoring in Rambutan - Sumedang, which was declared unsuccessful. During the inspection, it was found that the windshield was cracked, the right rear tire bolts were missing. Then the right back glass broke and the main lights were blurred in front of the bus. Against the bus, UP PKB gave a warning that the bus would be repaired within the next three days ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays. Pra ramp check was carried out following up on a letter of assignment from the DKI Transportation Service and the Jabodetabek Transportation Management Agency (BPTJ) of the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation. Monitoring in the field, seven joint personnel from UP PKB Pulogadung, BPTJ and the manager of the Kampungan Bus Terminal conducted an inspection of AKAP buses that would transport passengers.

Fleets that pass the inspection are affixed with stickers to pass the inspection. Meanwhile, those who do not pass, are recommended to be repaired within three days. If not, the fleet may not operate. "For now, the fleet that does not pass the inspection is still given a three-day tolerance to make repairs. However, when the next ramp check will be subject to sanctions," said Head of TU UP PKB Pulogadung, Fatchuri, Wednesday, December 7. Pramp check is carried out for three days until Friday, December 9. The goal is to ensure that the fleet used to transport travelers is safe and performing operations. "Then the next ramp check will be carried out on D-7 Christmas to D+7 New Year 2023," he said. According to him, during these three days, his party will continue to do pre ramp check. The target of the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation is to carry out 30 AKAP buses every day.