Transport ministry says Ojol may not allow passenger transport to oppose PSBB



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Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – Transport Ministry spokeswoman Adita Irawati says the policy of allowing online motorcycle taxis to carry passengers during Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) does not conflict with relevant regulations.

“In Permenhub it is clear, the conditions do not conflict with the PSBB. There are activities that are [bisa] done [saat] PSBB As long as the activity can meet the needs of motorcycle transport, “he said in a video conference on Sunday (4/12).

Adita said that in addition to delivering goods, the bikes could also help transport people who worked in sectors that still operated during the PSBB.



“And there are jobs that the WFH cannot do, well, those who can use the taxi on a motorcycle. The conditions are in the PSBB,” he added.
The statement refers to Permenhub No. 18 of 2020 on transport control in the context of preventing Covid-19 distribution.

Article 11, letter C, states that application-based motorcycles are limited to use only for the transport of goods.

Transport ministry says Ojol may not allow passenger transport to oppose PSBBPhoto: CNN Indonesia / Fajrian

In addition, the provisions of letter D say that in certain cases in order to serve the interests of the community and personal interests, motorcycles may carry passengers on the condition that they must comply with health protocols.

Adita said the Permenhub will be evaluated if its completion is not possible under conditions on the ground.

On the same occasion, the legal expert personnel of the Ministry of Transport, Umar Aris, said that the provisions of article 11 of the Regulations of the Minister of Transport do not. 18 of 2020 has a clear legal structure.

“We read the rules on quarantine, Presidential Decree, PP No. 21 [Tahun 2020] about PSBB, Permenkes, we’ve processed it. In the legal structure, it is the responsibility of the Minister of Transportation to regulate transportation, “he said.

PSBB went into effect in Jakarta on Friday (10/4). This means that people are prohibited from doing activities outside the home, except those that are still allowed.

In this case, public and private transportation can still work if used for permitted activities. But passenger capacity and hours of operation are limited. (fey / evn)

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