Police Investigate Taxi Driver Recruitment SOP Following Train Accident in Bekasi

Police will examine the standard operating procedures for accepting someone as a prospective online taxi driver. This will be thoroughly investigated, including the management system,” said the Head of Public Relations of Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Budi Hermanto, to reporters at Monas, Central Jakarta, on Thursday (30/4/2026). For context, following the incident where an online taxi from Green SM got stuck on the KRL tracks on Monday (27/4), minutes later a collision occurred between the KA Argo Bromo Anggrek train and another KRL on the opposite track or the Cikarang-bound line. Budi explained that an examination of the taxi driver with initials RRP has been conducted. From preliminary results, it is known that the individual had only been working as a driver since 25 April 2026, or just a few days before the incident. “The individual had only been working for a few days. This is also part of what we are investigating,” he said. 24 Witnesses Examined In addition, investigators are gathering statements from several related parties, including train operational staff and witnesses at the scene. To date, a total of 24 witnesses have been examined. “The examination is still ongoing at Manggarai. The total number of witnesses examined so far is 24 people, and today there are an additional seven people whose statements have been taken,” he stated. Police are also collaborating with the Forensic Laboratory Centre (Puslabfor) of National Police Headquarters to investigate the possibility of technical factors, such as electrical disturbances or signalling system issues at the accident site. Nevertheless, the taxi driver’s status remains as a witness. Police emphasise that the determination of a suspect will be made after a case review based on sufficient evidence. “We will look at it comprehensively, from the driver’s side, the system, and other technical factors,” he said.