Minister Extends Apology for Deaths During Eid al-Fitr Homecoming
18 July 2016 14:48 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Transportation Minister, representing the ministry and stakeholders who took part in 2016 Lebaran Transport Service, has regretted the death toll from both road accidents and other incidents during the Eid al-Fitr holidays, including the massive traffic jam at the Brebes exit toll gate.
"On behalf of all stakeholders, we would like to express our regret and apologies over the death toll," Jonan said in a press conference on Monday, July 18, 2016.
Jonan added that traffic congestion during the peak of the homecoming season in Brebes-Tegal toll road was a lessons learned for all parties who will take part in the upcoming Lebaran transport service.
However, he claimed that the entire personnel of the ministry and the government institutions as well as other parties who took part in 2016 Lebaran transport had worked hard and done their best for a better Lebaran transport service in accordance with President Joko Widodo’s instructions.
"I hope future Lebaran transport service will be better," he said.
ANTARA