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    "data": {
        "id": 1561347,
        "msgid": "transjakarta-bus-emits-thick-smoke-causing-passenger-panic-59-zhongtong-articulated-buses-under-investigation-1771393577",
        "date": "2026-02-16 15:00:12",
        "title": "Transjakarta Bus Emits Thick Smoke Causing Passenger Panic; 59 Zhongtong Articulated Buses Under Investigation",
        "author": "Teguh Firmansyah",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "A Transjakarta bus on Corridor 9 emitted thick smoke from a radiator leak and dislodged fan belt at Pancoran bus stop on 14 February 2026, triggering passenger panic and emergency evacuation. Transjakarta has grounded all 59 gas-fuelled Zhongtong articulated buses for comprehensive technical audits, pledging zero tolerance for lapses in maintenance standards on the capital's public transport fleet.",
        "content": "<p>A Transjakarta bus operating on Corridor 9 (Pinang Ranti\u2013Pluit) was\nreported to have emitted thick smoke whilst stopping at Pancoran bus\nstop on Saturday afternoon, 14 February 2026. The incident automatically\ncaused passengers to panic and rush out of the vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>The event went viral on social media. In passenger footage uploaded\nto the Instagram account <span class=\"citation\" data-cites=\"infojakartabarat.id\">@infojakartabarat.id<\/span>, dense\nsmoke could be seen filling the bus stop area. Passengers were visibly\npanicked and scrambled out of the bus to escape the smoke.<\/p>\n<p>The source of the smoke was traced to the rear engine compartment.\nThe malfunction was triggered by a radiator leak accompanied by a\ndislodged fan belt, which caused thick smoke to billow from the engine\narea.<\/p>\n<p>According to Transjakarta, the smoke was not caused by a fire but\nrather by a technical malfunction in the vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>The affected bus was a DAMRI-operated unit with fleet number DMR 715,\nserving Corridor 9 on the Pinang Ranti\u2013Pluit route.<\/p>\n<p>All passengers were safely evacuated to the bus stop area and\ntransferred to the next available bus in an orderly manner. There were\nno casualties, either among the driver or passengers.<\/p>\n<p>Transjakarta is currently conducting a thorough internal\ninvestigation and inspecting 59 gas-fuelled articulated buses of the\nZhongtong brand, particularly their cooling systems.<\/p>\n<p>As a follow-up measure, Transjakarta has decided to temporarily\nground the bus fleet. The step was taken to carry out a comprehensive\ncheck and ensure each unit meets strict roadworthiness standards before\nbeing permitted to resume passenger services.<\/p>\n<p>Transjakarta\u2019s Head of Public Relations and CSR, Ayu Wardhani,\nconveyed an apology for the incident involving bus unit DMR 715.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are committed to zero tolerance for any neglect of technical\nstandards in order to guarantee the safety and comfort of our customers\nas a top priority. All affected fleet units will undergo a technical\naudit before returning to service,\u201d Ayu affirmed.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/transjakarta-bus-emits-thick-smoke-causing-passenger-panic-59-zhongtong-articulated-buses-under-investigation-1771393577",
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