During Covid-19 Pandemic, Number of Vehicles Passing on the Street in Batam Fell by 40 Percent

TRIBUNBATAM.id, BATAM - Since Covid-19 hit Batam City, almost all activities have been affected.

From schoolchildren to office workers were closed off to break Covid-19 chain in Batam. Impact, the road is quiet.

There was no traffic as usual.

The reduction in vehicle traffic on the streets of Batam was also recognized by Head of Traffic Division in Batam City Transportation Department, Edward Purba or familiarly called Edo.

According to Edo, the percentage of vehicle traffic since Covid-19 fell by 40 percent.

"The most feels because a lot of work from home. Also school children are on holiday. This greatly affects the volume of vehicles on the road, "Edo said to TribunBatam, Thursday (07/09/2020).

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Edo continued, the decline in the percentage of vehicle traffic even occurred in some densely populated areas in Batam. As in Kabil Intersection, Panbil Intersection, UIB Intersection, and Barelang Intersection.

"But, since the 'New Normal' phase has begun to increase," he added.

According to him, the percentage of traffic on the streets of Batam is around 70 to 80 percent.

For the rush hour itself, said Edo again, it occurred at 07.00 until 08.00 WIB and at 17.00 until 18.00 WIB. (Tribunbatam.id/Ichwan Nurfadillah)

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