MINISTRY The Ministry of Transportation (Kemehub) was asked to reduce airplane ticket prices which are much different from neighboring countries and also tighten supervision of transportation. This supervision must be tightened considering that Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025 are approaching.
This was said by member of Commission V DPR RI, Musa Rajekshah during a working meeting with the Ministry of Transportation at the Parliament Building Complex, Wednesday 6 November 2024. The Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi was present directly accompanied by his deputy, Suntana and officials from the Ministry of Transportation.
The man who is familiarly called Ijeck said that the Ministry of Transportation and all its staff must tighten supervision of land, sea and air transportation. This is to reduce the number of accidents which are still in the high category, especially for land transportation.
“Regarding vehicle accidents on the roads, not only for Nataru but every day. I am sure that Korlantas has very high accident data,” said Ijeck.
“We will face Christmas and New Year. We hope that there will be increased supervision, because we already have our respective maps, which areas our brothers and sisters carry out Christmas and New Year, so that we concentrate on paying attention there,” he said. member of the DPR RI from the Golkar faction.
He said that the absence of weigh bridges means that the Ministry of Transportation and Regional Transportation Services have to tighten testing of motorized vehicles, or KIR, for transportation that is overcapacity.
Ijeck said that the suitability of vehicles via KIR was really taken into consideration because the transport carried goods, many trucks had additional chassis beyond the rear axle.
“This is also related to road damage, as we conveyed to the Ministry of Public Works. So that this KIR is really considered for heavy-duty transport vehicles,” said the Chairman of the North Sumatra Golkar DPD.
Another thing that Ijeck highlighted was the high ticket prices, which must be homework for the Ministry of Transportation to resolve. Because, continued Ijeck, this issue is also in the spotlight of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Parabowo Subianto.
“This has been an issue for a very long time. And we are grateful that the president, Mr Prabowo, is very concerned about seeing how ticket prices can be similar to our neighboring countries,” he said.
The Deputy Governor of North Sumatra for the 2018-2023 period is confident that the Ministry of Transportation under the leadership of Dudy Purwagandhi as minister accompanied by his deputy, Suntana, will exceed current achievements. Where, he said, the Ministry of Transportation is the fourth largest contributor to Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) for the country.
“Congratulations to the Minister and Deputy Minister, success in carrying out their duties as Minister and Deputy Minister of Transportation,” concluded Ijeck. (Ykb/I-2)
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**Interview with Musa Rajekshah (Ijeck) on Public Transportation in Indonesia**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Ijeck. You recently addressed the Ministry of Transportation regarding the need for improvements in public transport, especially as we approach the holiday season. Can you elaborate on your key concerns?
**Ijeck:** Thank you for having me. My primary concern revolves around the significant difference in airline ticket prices compared to our neighboring countries. It’s crucial for us to ensure that air travel is affordable for all, especially during peak travel times like Christmas and New Year.
**Interviewer:** You also mentioned the need for increased supervision of transportation systems. Why do you believe this is essential right now?
**Ijeck:** The holiday season is always a busy time, which unfortunately coincides with a rise in transportation accidents. We have seen high accident rates in land transportation, and it’s vital for the Ministry of Transportation to focus on safety to protect travelers. This includes tightening regulations and ensuring vehicles are roadworthy.
**Interviewer:** Could you share more about your suggestions on how to improve vehicle safety and reduce accidents?
**Ijeck:** Absolutely. One of my major points is the need for thorough inspections of motorized vehicles, particularly through the KIR testing process, which assesses vehicle suitability for carrying goods. Additionally, we need to address the absence of weigh bridges for monitoring overcapacity. This will help ensure that only safe, adequately equipped vehicles are on the roads.
**Interviewer:** What specific measures would you like to see implemented as the holidays approach?
**Ijeck:** I strongly urge the Ministry to create focused plans to address transportation in key areas where travel is expected to surge during this time. This includes enhancing on-ground supervision and monitoring traffic patterns. We need to be proactive, as it’s our responsibility to ensure the safety of our community.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, Ijeck. It sounds like you are advocating for proactive steps to ensure safer travels this holiday season.
**Ijeck:** Thank you. It’s crucial that we all work together—government, agencies, and the community—to prioritize safety in all modes of transportation. Everyone deserves a safe journey home for the holidays.