Batu, en.SERU.co.id – The presence of a new tourist attraction, Mikutopia, in Tulungrejo Village, Bumiaji District, Batu City, has begun to generate tangible economic benefits for local residents. One of the most significant breakthroughs is the establishment of a shuttle service using motorcycles and tourist cars, fully managed by the Village-Owned Enterprise (BUMDes) Tulungrejo.
This transportation service was created to address the challenge of limited access for large vehicles to the tourist site. At the same time, it has become a new source of income for villagers who previously relied mainly on agriculture or casual daily work.
Mochammad Dadi, Head of BUMDes Tulungrejo and Chairman of the Batu City Tourism Village Forum (Fordewi), revealed that community enthusiasm for participating in the Mikutopia tourism ecosystem is very high. To date, the village has successfully involved around 100 local residents in the official transportation system.
“Currently, we have registered approximately 80 personnel for the motorcycle shuttle service. In addition, we also provide Elf cars owned by residents and have established cooperation with city transport (Angkot) drivers,” Dadi said.
All personnel involved are native residents of Tulungrejo Village and are now officially registered as partners of the BUMDes business unit. The shuttle system operates from the village rest area to the main gate of Mikutopia, greatly facilitating tourist mobility.
The service is offered at a very affordable price.
“Tourists are only charged Rp5,000 for a one-way trip per person, or Rp10,000 for a round trip (PP),” he explained.
BUMDes Tulungrejo is committed to managing the unit professionally. Every registered personnel receives special training on service standards (hospitality) and safety aspects to ensure tourist comfort.
Dadi expressed hope that Mikutopia will not only serve as a tourist attraction but truly become an engine for grassroots economic growth.
“Through this two-wheeled and four-wheeled shuttle service, we want to ensure that money circulation remains within the village. This is important to improve the welfare of the drivers’ families in our community,” he concluded. (dik/mzm)
