Trans Palangka Raya Explained

Area Served:Palangka Raya
Transit Type:Bus rapid transit
Trans Palangka Raya
Began Operation:2 February 2018
Lines:5
Operator:Ministry of Transportation
Stations:26 as of 2019

Trans Palangka Raya is a public bus rapid transit system serving city of Palangka Raya in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. As of 2019, the bus served 5 routes and consist of 26 bus stops.[1] Bus operation was suspended by city government during COVID-19 outbreak in the city, but later resumed operation on 8 November 2020.[2]

The bus service is currently free of charge as of 2021 and subsidized by city government.[3] The creation of bus system was initiated by city government to facilitate people of the city to access administration & healthcare services that mostly located in city center.[4] The bus service also operated with a call center and SMS-based info about routes and schedules, in addition to WhatsApp-based info.[5]

References

  1. Web site: dishub. 2019-11-22. PENAMBAHAN JADWAL OPERASIONAL BUS RAPID TRANSIT (BRT) KOTA PALANGKA RAYA PER 23 NOVEMBER 2019. 2021-05-23. Dinas Perhubungan Kota Palangka Raya. id-ID.
  2. Web site: InfoPublik - Bus Rapid Transit Gratis di Palangka Raya Kembali Beroperasi. 2021-05-23. infopublik.id. en.
  3. Web site: Layanan Bus Gratis di Palangka Raya Aktif Kembali. 2021-05-23. www.borneonews.co.id. en.
  4. Web site: Febriyana. Wahyu. BRT Sesuai Dengan Kondisi Wilayah Palangka Raya. 2021-05-23. mmckalteng. id.
  5. Web site: nurjianti. 2020-11-06. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Gratis, Kembali Beroperasi. 2021-05-23. Media Center Isen Mulang Palangka Raya. id-ID.