Cahaya Trans Bus Company Faces 1-Year Suspension After Fatal Accident

Regulatory Action by Ministry of Transportation

The Directorate General of Land Transportation at the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation has taken decisive action against PT Cahaya Wisata Transportasi (Cahaya Trans), suspending the company's operating license for 12 months following a recent fatal bus accident. This regulatory measure comes as part of the government's efforts to enhance road safety and enforce transportation regulations.

Conditions of Suspension

The suspension, formalized through Director General's Decree KP-DRJD 23/2026, includes several conditions that Cahaya Trans must fulfill during the penalty period. These requirements include:

1. Updating Business Permits: The company must renew its business licenses and ensure all documentation is current.
2. Vehicle Registration: Cahaya Trans is required to register all operational vehicles in the Online Single Submission (OSS) system, a move aimed at improving regulatory oversight.
3. Implementation of Safety Management System: Within three months of receiving its latest business permit, the company must develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Safety Management System for its public transportation operations.

Compliance and Potential Penalties

The transportation ministry has made it clear that failure to comply with these requirements could result in further administrative sanctions, including the potential revocation of operating permits for both inter-city inter-provincial bus services and tourism bus operations. The ministry emphasized that Cahaya Trans must not only rectify the violations that led to the suspension but also provide regular updates on their compliance efforts.

Industry Implications

This regulatory action sends a strong message to the transportation industry about the importance of maintaining strict safety standards and compliance with existing regulations. The suspension of Cahaya Trans's license highlights the government's commitment to improving road safety and holding transportation operators accountable for their service quality and safety performance.