As Eid approaches, specifically four days before the holiday,\nJakarta\u2019s Transportation Agency (Dishub DKI) has intensified monitoring\nof vehicle roadworthiness through ramp checks at Pulo Gebang Integrated\nTerminal. These inspections are aimed at all buses that will operate\nduring the homecoming season.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor the implementation of ramp checks, we naturally conduct them at\neach terminal. At Pulo Gebang Terminal, inspections are continuously\ntightened, carried out by the Motor Vehicle Testing Management Unit (UP\nPKB) Ujung Menteng, which inspects all buses that will depart from this\nintegrated terminal,\u201d explained Ujang Harmawan, Deputy Head of Dishub\nDKI Jakarta, when met at Pulo Gebang Integrated Terminal, East Jakarta,\non Tuesday (17 March).<\/p>\n
These ramp checks are conducted routinely to ensure that all bus\nfleets used by homebound travellers are in safe condition and ready to\noperate. Inspections cover various important vehicle components, such as\nbraking systems, tyre condition, lights, and vehicle administrative\ndocumentation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis measure is carried out to ensure that buses carrying homebound\npassengers are truly in safe condition and ready to operate,\u201d added\nUjang.<\/p>\n
Preliminary inspection results show that there are still some\ntechnical notes on several buses. However, these findings are considered\nreasonable and do not affect the operational worthiness of the\nvehicles.<\/p>\n
Dishub DKI continues to issue notes to bus operators (PO) if\ndeficiencies are found in their vehicles. If a bus\u2019s condition does not\nmeet safety standards, operators are asked to immediately carry out\nrepairs or even replace the fleet that will be used.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf, for example, there are many notes and the deficiencies are quite\nsignificant, we ask the PO or bus owner to exchange their vehicle with\none that is more ready so that it can transport passengers safely and\ncomfortably to their destination,\u201d explained Ujang.<\/p>\n
Pulo Gebang Integrated Terminal itself is known as Jakarta\u2019s largest\nbus terminal and is one of the main departure points for homebound\ntravellers heading to various regions on Java and Sumatra. As Eid\napproaches, activity at the terminal increases as the number of\npassengers grows.<\/p>\n
With routine vehicle inspections, Dishub DKI hopes that all bus\nfleets operating during the homecoming season meet safety standards. The\ngoal is to minimise the risk of road accidents and ensure that the\njourney of homebound passengers is safe and comfortable until they\narrive at their hometowns. The peak surge in passengers is estimated to\noccur on Saturday (20 December), with a projected nearly 5,000\npassengers per day at Pulo Gebang Integrated Terminal. Beyond facilities\nfor homebound passengers, aspects of safety and health for drivers are\nalso a primary concern.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/four-days-before-eid-jakarta-transportation-agency-tightens-bus-inspections-at-pulo-gebang-terminal-1773719694", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }