By: Choirul Fuadi)*
CIDISS – Community in Sampit, Kotawaringin Timur Regency, Central Kalimantan, has new public transportation of tricycle mass vehicle that provided by local entrepreneur.
“This is good, because there is no public transportation in Sampit. Ojek (Motorcycle taxi) are also rare. The existence of this public transportation will certainly be of great help, especially for student that forbid to rides a motorcycle, “said Vivi, one of student such quote in antaranewskalteng.
The tricycle mass vehicle belongs to Supriyadi Ilyas, a local businessman. Public transportation is intended as tourist transport in the city, but also serving the people who need the services of public transport.
To introduce the mass vehicle to the general public, Supriyadi Ilyas gives free service for one week. The free service was welcomed enthusiastically by community and tried to ride the public transportation.
“I currently prepare ten units. We will see the development. If the public response is very good, then we might add the number of public transportation, “said Supriyadi.
Regent of Kotawaringin Timur, H Supian Hadi, appreciated to the operation of tricycle mass vehicle. In addition, to fulfill the needs of the community towards public transportation, this is also in line with the determination of the Government makes the Sampit as tourist destination.
“This certainly helps the community. Moreover, the permission is also already complete, even to the Police of Kalteng. Importantly, prioritizing their safety and passenger comfort, “said Supian.
Regent is grateful for the initiative and participation of entrepreneurs in the field of transportation. The transportation’s need is continued to increase along with the increasing population and economy growth in Kotawaringin Timur.