City-owned bus operator PT Transportasi Jakarta (Transjakarta) has targeted to have 27 city tour buses by the end of this year.

" Until by the end of this year, we will add two new buses"

PT Transjakarta President Director, Budi Kaliwono expressed, until now, there have been 25 buses that are granted from private parties.

"Until by the end of this year, we will add two new buses," he stated, Tuesday (10/17).

He admitted that he was very pleased with the concern of the private sector to provide a means of tourism transportation.

In the meantime, Jakarta Tourism and Culture Dept. Head, Tinia Budiati added that the bus should be appreciated and supported. Considering, this free bus was very required by people.

"This is a form of support that needs to be improved. The bus can be a means of promoting tourism and increasing tourists in Jakarta," he closed.