“Yes, of course, we will evaluate,” he said when met on the sidelines of an inspection of railway service readiness during the Christmas and New Year holidays at Gambir Station, here on Tuesday.
He made the statement in response to journalists’ questions regarding the government response to mitigate bus accidents after the Krapyak incident.
Regarding the Krapyak Toll Road incident, he said he had ordered a thorough investigation involving the Ministry of Transportation and the National Police Traffic Corps to objectively determine the cause of the accident and ensure corrective recommendations.
“We are investigating it thoroughly. We do not want fatal accidents to happen again,” he said.
The main focus is directed at compliance with safety regulations, including periodic vehicle roadworthiness inspections and driver readiness, to ensure public travel is safe and responsible in line with applicable standards.
He stressed that accident prevention requires discipline, consistent law enforcement, and layered supervision.
“Everyone must comply with the rules. Vehicles must be properly checked, and drivers must be fit,” he added.
The Ministry of Transportation stated that a ramp check found a Cahaya Trans bus with license plate number B 7201 IV, involved in the Krapyak crash, to be unroadworthy.
The accident occurred early Monday at around 12:30 a.m. local time.
The bus, carrying 33 passengers, departed from Jatiasih, Bekasi, bound for Yogyakarta.
It was suspected of losing control and hitting a road barrier before overturning.
The accident caused severe damage and resulted in 16 fatalities and one minor injury.
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