Mudik 2026: Kampung Rambutan Terminal Tightens Vehicle Safety Inspections on Inter-City Buses
KAMPUNG Rambutan Bus Terminal, East Jakarta, is tightening vehicle roadworthiness inspections (ramp checks) on all inter-city inter-provincial (AKAP) buses. This measure is being implemented to ensure the safety and security of holiday travellers during the 2026 Eid exodus period.
Revi Zulkarnain, Head of Kampung Rambutan Bus Terminal, emphasised that these inspections are a mandatory procedure that cannot be compromised.
“These bus ramp checks are one of the measures taken to ensure all vehicles transporting holiday travellers are in safe and roadworthy condition,” said Revi at Kampung Rambutan Terminal, East Jakarta, on Sunday (15 March).
Working in cooperation with the Pulogadung Motor Vehicle Testing Unit and the East Jakarta Transportation Agency, officers are focusing inspections on three categories:
- Vehicle and Driver Administration
Officers check document completeness including roadworthiness certificates, route permits, vehicle registration documents, and driver’s licenses.
“Everything must be complete before a vehicle is authorised to operate,” Revi emphasised.
- Main Systems (Critical Safety)
At this point, officers check brake function, steering system, tyre condition, and lights. Revi ensured there is no compromise on this category.
“These main systems are critical because they directly relate to safety aspects. If anything is not functioning properly, such as faulty brakes or worn tyres, the vehicle cannot be dispatched and must be taken out of service,” he said.
- Support Systems
Inspections also cover emergency equipment such as first-aid kits, jacks, safety triangles, window-breaking tools, and portable fire extinguishers.
“The equipment available inside the vehicle must meet the completeness requirements for every bus,” he explained.
The ramp check activities are scheduled to run throughout the Eid transport period, starting 13 March through 31 March 2026. Each day, officers are targeting a minimum of 40 buses for thorough inspection.
Each fleet requires approximately 20 minutes to complete the inspection process. If damage is found in main systems, the bus is prohibited from operating until repairs are completed and the vehicle is certified as roadworthy by officers.
With this strict oversight, the terminal management hopes all bus fleets will be in excellent condition so that holiday travellers’ journeys home can proceed safely and comfortably.