'Big taxis not an answer to traffic problems'<\/p>\n
The launch of the busway and the enforcement of a new three-in-
\none traffic policy have sparked public protest at worsening
\ntraffic congestion along the city's main thoroughfares. By
\nendorsing the plan for a large taxi company to launch a new
\nservice using Kijang minivans, the Jakarta administration will
\nagain find itself in a tight spot, as hinted at by some city
\nresidents, who spoke to The Jakarta Post on the issue.<\/p>\n
Margaretha, 30, works as a marketing manager for a private
\ncompany in Gunung Sahari, Central Jakarta. She lives with her
\nmother in Gajah Mada, West Jakarta:<\/p>\n
Kijang taxis? That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever
\nheard. We have too many angkot with no passengers, and we have
\ntoo many taxis that are empty.<\/p>\n
More taxis are just going to make the streets more crowded and
\nthe air will become more polluted. I guess the thieves will be
\nhappy as they will have more opportunities. Now, would somebody
\nplease explain to me why we need that kind of taxi? Is the
\ngovernment crazy?<\/p>\n
Danand Azis, 24, runs his own consulting firm in Klender, East
\nJakarta. He lives in Depok, West Java:<\/p>\n
I don't see the need for more public vehicles because it won't
\nsolve the problem of traffic jams in Jakarta. I think it will
\neven worsen the traffic problems. Furthermore, it is not what
\nJakartans really need because there are so many taxis in the city
\nalready.<\/p>\n
Besides, who will be the target market for these Kijang taxis?
\nIt is totally unclear. What we need is rehabilitation of the
\nexisting bus transportation network in Jakarta so that we can go
\nto work safely and conveniently, at affordable fares.<\/p>\n
--The Jakarta Post<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/big-taxis-not-an-answer-to-traffic-problems-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }