3D model of the Pulogebang terminal. Photo: www.jakarta.go.id
Take that, all other major Southeast Asian cities – Jakarta will soon hold the prestigious distinction of having the biggest bus terminal in the subcontinent.
The Pulogebang bus terminal, which is located in Cakung, East Jakarta, can hold up to 1,000 buses and 25,000 passengers at a time. It also has the kinds of facilities you’d find at a modern airports (as opposed to the usual dingy Indonesian bus terminals), such as wi-fi, air conditioning, and nursery rooms.
The terminal, which was supposed to have its grand launching ceremony on Wednesday, will be unveiled at the end of the month.
“Yes it was postponed… the governor (Basuki Tjahaja Purnama) couldn’t inaugurate it [on May 6]. So we rescheduled to May 27,” said Raund Sitanggang, head of operations at Pulogebang terminal, as quoted by Vivanews today.
The terminal has actually been operational since March. All that’s missing is an official ceremony to confirm that, finally, we have a decent bus terminal in the capital.
