Banjarmasin, S Kalimantan (AntaranewsKalsel) - Head of Ground Transportation Processing Agency Region XV of South Kalimantan Ade Supriadi
said that the condition of public transportation, especially inter-citywithin the province transportation, is quite alarming.


Based on "ramp check" or field checks on 18 public transportation at the terminal of Kilometer Six, only six are declared road worthy. The rest should get the attention of the transport companies concerned.

"Frankly, the condition of South Kalimantan public transport is quite apprehensive, so it should get the attention of all related parties," he said in Banjarmasin on Friday.

Rump chek is done, he added, as a preparation activity before Eid al-Fitr to anticipate things that are not desirable.

In addition, an examination of the conditions of the public transport to ensure that passengers are transported by roadworthy vehicles.

Inspection of the condition of transport among others to the brake, emissions test, tires, headlights, wipers, and tools, glass breaker, window film and others.

"The examination will be carried out gradually, until all public transportation can be ascertained in a safe and roadworthy condition," he said.

Ade requested that all public transport companies pay attention to the technical and safety of their fleets, so passengers are safer and protected.

Head of South Kalimantan Transportation Agency Rusdiansyah said, to help smooth the flow of homecoming (mudik tradition), integrated posts will be installed at vital points of community movement, such as ports, airports, terminals, and the center of the crowd.

Pewarta: Latif Thohir

Editor : Mahdani


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