National Transportation Day: Kampung Rambutan Terminal Conducts Urine Tests for Bus Drivers
Jakarta (ANTARA) - To mark National Transportation Day 2026, observed annually on 24 April, the management of Kampung Rambutan Terminal conducted health examinations for bus drivers, including urine tests to detect drug abuse.
“Drivers undergo health checks such as urine tests, blood sugar, and blood pressure. This is to ensure they depart with buses in a healthy condition and do not endanger passenger safety,” said the Head of Kampung Rambutan Terminal, Revi Zulkarnain, in East Jakarta on Friday.
The activity, he said, also aims to ensure all drivers are in prime condition before transporting passengers.
The examinations were carried out in collaboration with the DKI Jakarta Health Service, the East Jakarta Health Sub-District Office, and local community health centres.
In addition to health checks, the terminal held a community work programme with employees of bus companies (PO bus) and traders in the terminal area.
The activity forms part of the National Transportation Day commemoration as well as an effort to create a clean and comfortable terminal environment.
Revi stated that on the first day of the urine testing implementation, they targeted 50 drivers. The programme will run for the next seven days, with the same daily target.
“Today’s examination results are mostly normal. The drivers examined are still declared fit to drive,” said Revi.
However, he emphasised that the terminal will not tolerate drivers proven positive for drugs.
“If the urine test results are positive and pose a danger, we will follow up with the police and BNN,” Revi stressed.
Through this activity, the terminal hopes that bus crew will become more aware of the importance of maintaining health before working.
Revi also urged all drivers to regularly check their health conditions at the provided service posts.
“We hope drivers ensure they are in good health before departing, so that passenger safety and comfort can be guaranteed until they reach their destination,” Revi stated.
Meanwhile, a doctor from Pasar Rebo Community Health Centre, Handika Dio Sumarsono, explained that the checks include blood pressure, blood sugar, and drug tests as the main focus.
“If the drug test is positive, we immediately declare them unfit to drive. But so far, praise be to God, all the drivers examined are in good health,” Handika revealed.
He mentioned that the medical team deployed for the activity consists of doctors, nurses, physical and sports health personnel, and laboratory staff. In its implementation, they are also assisted by Boy Scout volunteers.
According to Handika, if drivers are found with certain health conditions, such as high blood pressure or blood sugar levels still within safe limits, they will provide medication to maintain the drivers’ stability during duty.