Health checks

Health checks on bus drivers

From Warta Kota

The communications ministry requires bus drivers to have a health check to ensure that they can drive passengers safely, especially in connection with the Muslim post-fasting (Lebaran) festivities.

Unfortunately, this health check may not be effective, given the short time allowed, especially as public transportation companies want their drivers to make best use of Lebaran.

Perhaps, the communications ministry should require public transportation companies to recruit only drug-free and alcohol- free drivers, as certified by competent officials. The ministry will then only have to check the certificates issued by these officials.

This will allow the ministry to deal with other, more pressing public transportation matters.

R. WISNU HANDAKA

Jakarta