Trans Siswa Service Still in Auction Phase, Tabanan Regency Allocates Over Rp 9 Billion
The Tabanan Regency Government has confirmed that the student transport programme, known as Trans Siswa, will continue this year. Currently, the procurement process for the free student transport service in Tabanan has entered the bidding stage within the Goods and Services Procurement Division.
The Head of the Goods and Services Procurement Division of the Tabanary Regency Secretariat, I Dewa Putu Mahendra, revealed that three participants have entered the auction system. He noted that the auction winner will be announced on 22 June.
“We are currently in the evaluation stage. The project value is approximately over Rp 9.3 billion, with a contract period lasting until December 2026,” said Dewa Putu Mahendra when confirmed on Friday (5/6/2026).
It is noted that the Trans Siswa service served 5,126 students from 22 junior high schools in Tabanan in 2025. The transport service, which covers 98 routes, requires a budget of up to Rp 9.52 billion.
According to Mahendra, the contract signing will take place once the auction winner is determined. Following that process, the new Trans Siswa service will commence.
The Head of the Tabanan Transport Agency, I Made Murdika, stated that the Tabanan Regency Government has prepared the budget to support the continuity of the programme. However, he noted that the operational service must still await the procurement and tender process.
While the administrative and technical processes are ongoing, the student transport service, which was previously free, is still operating under a paid scheme. Murdika stated that this arrangement is based on agreements between students and drivers on the ground.
“The budget has been prepared, but it is still in process. What is certain is that Trans Siswa will continue this year,” Murdika emphasised.
In addition to continuing existing services, the Tabanan Transport Agency is also performing adjustments and adding new routes this year. These additions follow service proposals from SMPN 2 Selemadeg, SMPN 3 Selemadeg Timur, and SMPN 3 Marga.