Bus Shelter in East Bekasi Neglected, Floor Metal Plates Missing and Walls Covered in Graffiti
BEKASI, KOMPAS.com – The condition of the bus shelter on Jalan HM Joyo Martono, Margahayu sub-district, Bekasi Timur, Bekasi City, has drawn attention after going viral on social media. The shelter is neglected and not fit for use.
Based on a video uploaded by the Instagram account @infobekasi, several sections of the shelter floor are hollow because the metal covering plates are missing.
The supporting iron frame at the bottom appears exposed, leaving large square holes that could endanger users, especially at night.
Several iron floor plates are not attached, leaving fairly deep voids. Beneath them you can see soil and rubbish wedged between the steel framework.
Not only the floor is damaged; the shelter walls are also covered with vandalism graffiti. The paint looks dull and flaking in several areas.
The iron structure on the poles and frame of the shelter appears to be beginning to rust, particularly at the bottom and in damp corners.
Lighting inside the shelter is minimal. At night, the lighting does not come on, making the area dark and contributing to an impression of neglect.
The condition is considered to potentially compromise the safety and security of prospective passengers. Overall, the shelter facility appears to be poorly maintained.
Some of the connected floor sections look uneven and slippery. The area around the shelter is also observed to be not very clean.
“Now the shelter is no longer in use. But in terms of construction and maintenance, it is still the authority of the central government, namely the Ministry of Transportation,” Soenaryo told Kompas.com at the Bekasi City Transportation Agency office, on Thursday.
He added that previously the authority was under the Jabodetabek Transportation Management Agency (BPTJ).
However, there is currently a transfer of authority, so there is no clarity about which party handles the asset.
“Up to now, it is still unclear who has the authority. But it remains national property or the Ministry of Transportation,” he said.