Public minibus
A public minibus (PM) is a common public mode of transport in Samarinda.[1] It mainly serves the area that standard Samarinda bus lines do not reach. It is colloquially known as a minibus or, in Indonesian, a Taksi. It is defined as a kind of share taxi.
Minibuses carry a maximum of 8 seated passengers; no standing passengers are allowed. Minibuses typically offer a fast and efficient transportation solution due to their small size, limited carrying capacity, frequency and diverse range of routes.
Overview
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Minibuses in Samarinda are distinguished by the colours, which denote different routes. Most of the minibuses run on Petrol.
The industry is regulated by the Samarinda Transport Department.[2] By 2006, there were 1,522 public minibuses in Samarinda.[3]
A passenger wishing to get on a minibus simply hails the minibus from the street kerb like a taxi. To alight from a minibus, a passenger customarily calls out to the driver where they wish to get off.
The minibus operate a non-scheduled service, with fixed routes. Passengers pay just before they alight, and change for cash payment may be available, or may have a small amount deducted off the amount of change for the inconvenience (of giving change).
Fleet
[edit]The Suzuki Carry are the most popular types of minibuses in Samarinda,[4] they replaced the American model (conversions of Willys Jeeps)[5] and Japanese model (Mitsubishi Delica Colt T120, introduced in 1975).[6][7] The American model served Pasar Pagi, Jembatan 3 (Ahmad Dahlan Road), Segiri Market, Karang Asam and Handelmaatschappij Borneo Samarinda.[7][5]
See also
[edit]- Share taxi, for more international equivalents to public minibuses
References
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- ^ Balitbang Provinsi Kaltim. "[2]." Pelayanan transportasi angkutan kota di Samarinda. Retrieved on 2014-10-25.
- ^ "Analisis Waktu Tempuh dan Biaya Operasional Kendaraan Umum (Trayek C) di Kota Samarinda". Arief Rahman. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Kampung HBS, Bermulanya Organisasi Keagamaan, Pers hingga Pendidikan". Prokal. 16 April 2020. Archived from the original on 2 June 2022. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ^ "Long Days' Journey Into Borneo". Washington Post. 16 October 1988. Archived from the original on 2 June 2022. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Tegasnya Kadrie Oening saat Becak "Menjajah" Samarinda". Kaltim Kece. 21 August 2018. Archived from the original on 2 June 2022. Retrieved 2 June 2022.