Sukabumi-Jakarta bus service

Sukabumi-Jakarta bus service

From Kompas

There are currently no airconditioned buses serving the Sukabumi-Jakarta route. This is strange because, as a matter of fact, the social mobility of commuters on this route is quite high. Many Sukabumi residents work, study or do business in Jakarta. If a nice, safe and comfortable means of transportation were available, they would not have to rent a room or a house in Jakarta. They could just commute between these two places.

At present, only economy-class buses ply between Jakarta and Sukabumi. These buses give a poor service and cannot be relied on to transport their passengers between Jakarta and Surabaya quickly. If we choose other means of transportation, like the train for example, the service is also poor.

It is clear, therefore, that airconditioned buses are needed on this route. Another benefit of decent buses plying between Sukabumi and Jakarta is that it would help boost tourism. Tourists frequently complain about our public transport, saying that buses are not comfortable, too crowded and slow-moving. Worst of all, in the holiday season, buses are usually not available to the public.

WISNU WANARA

Tangerang, West Java