Vehicle Safety Inspections Conducted Ahead of Eid Holiday Travel Rush to Ensure Traveller Safety
The Cirebon Regency Transportation Department (Dishub), together with Cirebon Police and West Java’s Transportation Department, conducted vehicle safety inspections (ramcheck) to ensure that vehicles were fit for use by holiday travellers.
Based on information gathered, ramcheck operations took place at three locations on Tuesday, 10 March. These included PO Cahaya Bakti Utama (CBU) at Sumber Terminal, PO Bhineka Sangkuriang in the Ciperna area, and PO Sahabat in Weru District.
The initial inspections were carried out at Sumber Terminal. Officials first checked buses operated by PO CBU, followed by PO Bhineka Sangkuriang in Ciperna, and finally PO Sahabat.
Dani Irawadi, Head of Traffic Development and Safety at Cirebon Regency’s Transportation Department, explained that the operation focused on inspecting vehicles and bus crew members, including drivers and conductors. “Thank God we were able to check the readiness of both the vehicle personnel, namely drivers and conductors, as well as the vehicles themselves,” Dani stated.
During inspections, officials ensured that various critical vehicle components functioned properly, particularly those directly related to passenger safety. “The important items we checked were first the lights, brakes, and emergency doors,” Dani noted. They also verified the availability of hammers or glass-breaking tools in case of emergencies during travel.
From preliminary inspection results, officers discovered several deficiencies in bus safety facilities. “Our finding was that some buses had an insufficient number of hammers as required. For the vehicle personnel with findings, we recommend that they promptly complete and repair these items so that the public’s journey during the holiday exodus and return period proceeds smoothly and safely to their destination,” Dani said.
Beyond vehicle fitness, the Transportation Department also reminded transport operators and vehicle crew to ensure administrative completeness and the health condition of drivers. “From us to transport operators and vehicle personnel who will serve the public during the Eid exodus and return period, they are expected to complete their administrative documents such as vehicle registration certificates and driving licences, as well as health checks. Because health checks are one of the important factors for ensuring a smooth return period,” he explained. After inspection, stickers were affixed to buses as proof they had been checked.
During the operation, officials also conducted urine tests on 15 bus drivers to ensure they were free from drug abuse. “Of the 15 drivers, the results were negative for drug use,” Dani stated.