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Frequent bus accidents in Indonesia are mostly caused by brake failure. However, the causes of brake failure itself are still open to debate.
Some say that the brake fails because the driver overbrakes, causing excessive heat on the brake components and brake clamping force to be ineffective.
Others point to overdue bus maintenance and repairs as a contributing factor to brake failures. The brake that should be in a mint condition fails to function flawlessly.
Still fresh in our memory is the tour bus accident early last month in Subang, West Java. The bus was carrying students of Lingga Kencana Vocational High School, Depok, who were having a study tour.
It was suspected of experiencing brake failure and hitting the guardrail, causing 11 to be killed, 13 to be heavily injured, and 40 to be slightly injured.
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Upon investigation, the Head of the People Transportation Division of the Central Executive Board (DPP) of the Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda), Kurnia Lesani Adnan, pointed out that brake failure can be caused by damaged brake components and overbraking.
“The bus driver frequently pressed the brake, decreasing brake capacity. Descending roads made the situation worse: the brake capacity failed to support the bus load when the driver pressed the brake, resulting in brake failure. This phenomenon is called brake fading, when brake components are incapable of functioning properly due to overbraking. Meanwhile, you can use other than a brake to stop the vehicle. This way, the brake components are maintained well. For example, you can downshift, use an engine brake, or use a hand brake,” Lesani added.
Whatever causes brake failure, ensuring the rental bus’s safety for a group trip is crucial. The bus’s good look is important, but it’s not everything.
Always prioritize safety over price. The rock-bottom price offered by tour bus rental is appealing. But once you’re swayed by it, you’re risking people’s lives.
Look no other than TRAC, a trusted, professional, and reputable bus rental provider, for guaranteed roadworthy, safe, and comfortable tour buses for rent.
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TRAC has a wide selection of small, medium, and big tour buses, along with luxury buses, which have 11-59 seats.
Some tour buses even come with Wi-Fi, LCD TVs, a bathroom, a karaoke machine, as well as a kitchen countertop and pantry. Every TRAC bus is equipped with glass breakers, emergency exits, and fire extinguishers to use in an emergency situation.
TRAC also makes sure that each and every driver assigned to its buses is a trained and highly experienced driver. This further enhances the comfort and safety of the passengers.
TRAC also ensures that its tour bus fleets are good and roadworthy as they are regularly maintained and checked. TRAC offers complete services, including 24hr customer service. So, it must be safer.
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This bus type can accommodate dozens of people but is equal to two or three family cars or MPVs. This 16-passenger bus is perfect for a traveling family without the drama of being separated from each other.
TRAC now has two types of buses under this category: the Toyota Hiace and the Small Bus Jumbo Series, each with a capacity of 15-16 people.
This bus type can fit 23-35 people and is perfect for a large group of people. It can pass through narrow, inaccessible terrain that’s impossible for large buses. The medium bus is known as the tanggung, or almost large bus.
Even so, this type of bus is also equipped with a side trunk to store suitcases and luggage.
This favorite bus type has become the go-to for people during holidays. This large bus suits various needs, from large family groups and school field trips to outings with work colleagues.
This 59-seat behemoth bus is the vehicle with the largest capacity offered by TRAC. This bus has a 3-2 seating configuration to hold more people.
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On top of that, there’s a model that can seat 48 people in a comfortable 2-2 seating configuration. Another variant is the 40-seat big bus, complete with a toilet cubicle. This bus type is perfect for long trips with parents and kids.
True to its name, this bus type prioritizes comfort and luxury. The fleet for this type of bus is the Toyota Hiace Premio compact with a capacity of 8 people. The bus is equipped with various advanced facilities, among them is a massage feature on several seats.
Rent a tour bus from TRAC for your mudik trip easily through the TRACtoGo app. Download it from the Play Store or App Store, then register and verify your membership.