Kuala Lumpur – A devastating train collision near Bekasi Timur Station on April 27, 2026, has claimed 15 lives and injured 88 others, prompting authorities to launch a full investigation into the involvement of an electric taxi from Green SM Indonesia.
The incident began when a commuter train (KRL) struck a stalled Green SM electric taxi on a level crossing near the station. This caused the commuter train to stop, after which it was rear-ended by a long-distance Argo Bromo Anggrek express train. The women-only carriage bore the brunt of the impact, resulting in most fatalities.
Taxi Operator Faces Scrutiny
Indonesia’s Directorate General of Land Transportation has summoned Green SM Indonesia for questioning. Officials are examining the company’s licensing, administrative compliance, vehicle maintenance, and operational procedures.
Green SM Indonesia, the local branch of Vietnamese electric taxi operator Green and Smart Mobility JSC (affiliated with Vingroup), confirmed the vehicle belonged to its fleet. In an official Instagram statement, the company expressed full cooperation with authorities and pledged to provide all necessary information for the investigation.
Government Response and Safety Concerns
President Prabowo Subianto has ordered a comprehensive probe and announced plans to build a flyover at the accident-prone crossing to ease traffic congestion and prevent future incidents.
Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi and the National Transportation Safety Committee are leading the investigation into the exact cause, focusing on the taxi’s role in blocking the tracks and broader issues with level crossings in the densely populated Jakarta metropolitan area.
Rescue operations have concluded, with all trapped passengers extracted from the wreckage. Victims, primarily women in the affected carriage, received treatment at local hospitals.
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This tragedy highlights ongoing safety challenges at Indonesia’s railway level crossings and raises questions about electric taxi operations in high-traffic urban areas. Authorities have urged drivers to exercise extreme caution near train tracks while promising stricter enforcement and infrastructure improvements.
Updates on the investigation and victim support will be provided as more details emerge. Our thoughts are with the families affected by this heartbreaking incident.
