'Car ownership limitation not a good policy'<\/p>\n
Governor Sutiyoso warned the public early this year that, in 10
\nmore years, traffic would virtually be at a standstill in
\nJakarta, if the rich kept on buying new cars. However, recent
\ndata from the Association of Indonesian Automotive Manufacturers
\n(Gaikindo) shows that while 354,311 cars were sold last year,
\nthis year's sales target reaches 420,000 units. The Jakarta Post
\ntalked to some residents about the issue.<\/p>\n
Santosa, 39, is the employee of a private company. He lives
\nwith his family in Serpong, Tangerang but his office is on Jl.
\nSudirman in Central Jakarta.<\/p>\n
To buy a car is a person's right. That's why I disagree if
\nthere is a limitation on car ownership to ease traffic
\ncongestion. I don't think it's a good policy.<\/p>\n
If the government wants to resolve the problem of traffic
\ncongestion, it must provide suitable public transportation for
\ncommuters. People prefer to drive their cars as public transport
\nis not reliable.<\/p>\n
I prefer to park my car at home as, although it's crowded, I
\ngo to work on the train.<\/p>\n
I take the Sudirman executive train, which departs from
\nSerpong and ends up in Manggarai (South Jakarta). The only
\nproblem is that the train is often late as the railway track is a
\nsingle one.<\/p>\n
Mujadi, 30, works at a computer shop in Glodok, West Jakarta.
\nHe lives with his family in Sudimara, Tangerang:<\/p>\n
I don't think the government can ban people from buying cars.
\nSince I can't afford to buy a car, the policy on car production
\nlimitation is not relevant to me anyway. However, I support the
\npolicy, if it goes ahead, as it is very important to ease traffic
\ncongestion. There wouldn't be as many cars on the streets.<\/p>\n
However, we must also question whether the rich are actually
\nprepared to travel by train or board public buses. I don't think
\nso.<\/p>\n
Perhaps the government should impose higher taxes for car
\nowners, if it wants to discourage people from buying cars.<\/p>\n
At the same time, the government must also provide more
\ncomfortable public transportation, including commuter trains
\nserving Greater Jakarta and city buses. I think the busway will
\nonly serve its purpose if the city administration develops more
\nroutes.<\/p>\n
-- The Jakarta Post<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/car-ownership-limitation-not-a-good-policy-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }