Malang, E Java, Dec. 14 -- Indonesian police said nearly 300 tourist jeeps operating on Mount Bromo routes in Malang, East Java, have secured safety insurance after passing vehicle inspections, as authorities step up precautions ahead of the year-end holiday rush.

Malang police confirmed on Saturday that 298 jeeps had completed ramp checks and obtained insurance, with any deficiencies flagged by transport officials required to be fixed before coverage was issued.

Traffic police conducted the inspections jointly with the Malang transportation agency, focusing on roadworthiness standards for vehicles operating along the mountainous Bromo tourism corridor.

Authorities said mandatory insurance was introduced after officials acknowledged pe...