A Brief History.
Merdeka with its Merdeka Group flag is a giant company from the Tatar Galuh Ciamis. Being king since five decades ago, half a century means that they are expanding to various trade routes in the East Priangan section to Sumatra.
I have a feeling that since the 98 recession, this Merdeka PO began to dim, one by one the routes and units began to disappear into the earth. The rest can be said to live unwilling to die.
Now the garage in Cikoneng, Ciamis is also not as frenetic as it used to be, very quiet. It's an irony, even though Merdeka at the Banjar Patroman Terminal in the 80-90s was very crowded. The morning, afternoon, evening and evening classes are free to choose which one you want. The schedule is scattered and Merdeka if parking always overflows to the outside of the terminal area.
In addition, the breeds such as Satria Darma, Happy Utama, Gardena, Patriot, Gagak Rimang, Sakura and Waspada further strengthen his superiority. It's like saying, the sultan is finished!
Now is the Time to Rise.
The ups and downs of business have passed, it's time today to wipe away the tears.
Freedom slowly began to rise. In the midst of the onslaught of new airlines in Bumi Parahyangan, little by little trying to return and live it patiently.
I often hear from busmaniacs, even though Merdeka sets official fares, there are still passengers who try to bargain for fares. Merdeka is like ALS whose crew doesn't like passengers who lack fares..
In fact, according to the bus crew that I was riding in, during the last pandemic, the terms were owed to the passengers first, so let's go, go gas! Crazy..
Kawali Route
Well, one of the effects of Merdeka's downturn is that the Kawali route is suspended or vacuumed for quite a long time. Merdeka Karangnunggal route also if I'm not mistaken there never existed..
Which other route is vacuum or maybe already sold, anyone knows?
Well, thanks to passion and intention, the Kawali route woke up from its hibernation. Congratulations!
Oh yes, he used to go through Malangbong, but now he turns to the north via Cikijing, Majalengka. In line with Merdeka team Jakarta - Pangandaran. The advantage of this route is that it is faster than via Bandung. It's quite a cut in time, after that you enter the Cipali toll road in Kertajati.
INDEPENDENT
Department : Kawali - Cikarang - Tambun
Rates: IDR 120,000,-
Class : AC Economy | What's Business?
Facilities: AC, reclining seats 2-2, power plugs on the front dashboard, bottled drinking water
Chassis : Mercedes-Benz OH 1521
Body:
Crew : 1 Driver and 1 Conductor
No. Hull: 13G
No. Plate : Z 7866 TA
Nickname: "Son of Galuh"
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16 окт 2024