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559 buses in Wonogiri not road worthy
Holiday travelers in Wonogiri, Central Java, may find it difficult to have safe and comfortable trips to their hometowns for the upcoming Idul Fitri holiday as less than half of total buses operating in the regency are roadworthy
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All set: Buses are parked at Wonogiri Terminal, Central Java. Only 200 out of 759 buses in Wonogiri are considered roadworthy. (JP/Ganug Nugroho Adi)
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oliday travelers in Wonogiri, Central Java, may find it difficult to have safe and comfortable trips to their hometowns for the upcoming Idul Fitri holiday as less than half of total buses operating in the regency are roadworthy.
Wonogiri Transportation Agency head Ismiyanto said only 200 out of total 759 buses operating in Wonogiri had received ramp-checked stickers, which indicated their roadworthiness for this year’s Idul Fitri holiday season.
“Meanwhile, 559 others are not allowed to operate,” said Ismiyanto on Tuesday.
The tests were conducted following instructions from the Transportation Ministry, which required all modes of transportation earmarked for the exodus to get ramp checks.
A vehicle is considered roadworthy if it has a complete set of administrative documents and fulfills technical needs, including having proper lights, tires and well-functioning brakes. Other items under inspection include the speedometer, front windows, wipers and seatbelts.
Read also: Jakarta-Bekasi traffic hell’ during Idul Fitri exodus must be anticipatedWonogiri currently operates 525 intercity interprovincial buses (AKAP) and 234 intercity intra-provincial buses.
Meanwhile, Surakarta Tirtonadi bus station coordinator Eko Agus Susanto suggested that all travelers only choose buses or modes of public transportation that had ramp-check stickers. (foy/ebf)
