Ahead of the homecoming rush, Hardiyanto Kenneth, a Jakarta DPRD\nmember from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle faction,\nconducted a surprise inspection at Kalideres Terminal in West Jakarta to\nensure public transport services are adequately prepared for the\nincoming crowds.<\/p>\n
He emphasised that the inspection aimed to directly assess the\nterminal\u2019s facility conditions whilst ensuring travellers receive\nproper, safe, and comfortable services.<\/p>\n
\u201cOverall, the terminal\u2019s operations are running fairly well. Key\nfacilities such as waiting areas, ticket counters, departure and arrival\nzones, and information boards are available and functional,\u201d he told\njournalists at Kalideres Terminal on Tuesday (17 March 2026).<\/p>\n
However, Kenneth noted that several matters require immediate\nattention. One concern involves facility cleanliness, particularly\ntoilets and certain sections of the waiting area that fall short of\noptimal standards.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are requesting that the Kalideres terminal management increase\ncleaning frequency and ensure cleaning staff are available 24 hours,\nconsidering passenger numbers will increase significantly,\u201d stated the\nCommission C member of the Jakarta DPRD.<\/p>\n
Kenneth also highlighted the lack of air conditioning facilities in\nthe passenger waiting areas. He assessed that conditions at Kalideres\nTerminal\u2019s waiting room remain uncomfortable, especially amid the hot\nweather approaching Eid al-Fitr 1447 H.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe weather has indeed been quite scorching recently. This will be a\nconcern for us regarding air conditioning requirements going forward,\u201d\nhe said.<\/p>\n
Additionally, Kenneth identified potential passenger congestion at\nseveral points, such as boarding areas and ticket counters. He advocated\nfor more orderly queue management and additional staff to manage\ncrowding.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, Kenneth disclosed that there are opportunities to\nrenovate Kalideres Terminal as an effort to improve public transport\nservice quality, particularly in response to the surge in passenger\nnumbers during the homecoming and return periods.<\/p>\n
However, he could not confirm the timing for such renovations.\nAccording to him, this proposal will be discussed further in Jakarta\nDPRD sessions.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis terminal is indeed quite old and certainly deserves renovation\nto become better. This will be material for our future evaluation.\nKalideres Terminal has a strategic role as one of the main transport\nhubs in West Jakarta, so it needs to be upgraded to become more\nrepresentative, modern, and comfortable for the public,\u201d said the\nchairman of IKAL (Alumni Association of the Indonesian Defense\nInstitute) PPRA Class LXII.<\/p>\n
From a security standpoint, Kenneth appreciated the presence of joint\nsecurity personnel comprising police, the Transportation Department, and\nhealth workers. Nevertheless, he continued to advocate for strengthened\nsurveillance to prevent ticket scalping practices and potential criminal\nactivities.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe also request that all bus fleets be ensured roadworthy through\nroutine inspections for passenger safety,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
During the inspection, Kenneth engaged in dialogue with several\ntravellers. From these conversations, he received various input, ranging\nfrom departure schedule certainty to improved waiting area comfort and\nbaggage security.<\/p>\n
Travellers also hoped for clearer and more accessible information\ndissemination, both through digital boards and on-site personnel.<\/p>\n
Kenneth stressed that the homecoming season is a critical moment\nrequiring maximum preparedness from all parties. Therefore, he requested\nthat the Jakarta Transportation Department and terminal management\nimmediately conduct comprehensive evaluations.<\/p>\n
\u201cCross-sector coordination must be strengthened so that the\nhomecoming traffic can proceed smoothly and the public feels safe and\ncomfortable,\u201d said the head of the Disaster Mitigation Agency (BAGUNA)\nof the Jakarta PDI Perjuangan regional board.<\/p>\n
He also advised travellers to maintain order, follow officer\ninstructions, and ensure their health condition before travelling.<\/p>\n
Going forward, as a Jakarta DPRD member, he remains committed to\ncontinuously monitoring improvements in public service quality,\nparticularly in the transport sector.<\/p>\n
\u201cKalideres Terminal must become a modern, comfortable, and\npeople-centred transport hub,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/inspection-at-kalideres-terminal-ahead-of-homecoming-season-dprd-member-kenneth-highlights-inadequate-1773759336", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }