'I feel sorry for 'Bajaj' drivers'<\/p>\n
The city administration will issue permits for Kancil as
\nalternative transportation to replace Indian-made Bajaj
\n(motorized pedicab), which has been popular in the capital since
\n1970s. The initial step to retire 14,000 Bajaj will be a part of
\nthe integrated transportation system in the city. Some residents
\nshared their view with The Jakarta Post.<\/p>\n
Dian, 32, is an employee of a non governmental organization in
\nSalemba, Central Jakarta. She lives in Kayu Jati, East Jakarta,
\nwith her husband and daughter:<\/p>\n
I agree with the idea. As a customer, I need a more
\ncomfortable vehicle which maneuver can be as flexible as a Bajaj.
\nIt's much more practical but very noisy and polluted.<\/p>\n
Bajaj is no longer roadworthy. It needs to be replaced.<\/p>\n
However, I doubt if Kancil will be as flexible and mobile as
\nBajaj.<\/p>\n
Besides, the administration should have studied the possible
\nimpact of the replacement, including Bajaj drivers' fate.<\/p>\n
Otherwise, the new policy will only create more problems.<\/p>\n
Dona, 32, is a teacher with a private elementary school in
\nKelapa Gading, North Jakarta. She lives in Serdang Baru, Central
\nJakarta, with her family:<\/p>\n
I always ride Bajaj to go teaching. It's quick and flexible in
\nremote places.<\/p>\n
In a way, I hate it because the drivers tend to be careless.
\nOnly God and the driver know where the vehicle will go.<\/p>\n
The idea to replace Bajaj sound relieving. I hope I will have
\na comfy ride on Kancil. But I wonder if I will have to share
\nKancil with other passengers. Besides, will it be as flexible as
\nBajaj?<\/p>\n
I feel sorry for Bajaj drivers for the new policy. They will
\nlose jobs. I really don't like our governor who always put
\ntroubles for the low income people.<\/p>\n
Sony, 33, is an employee with a private company in Central
\nJakarta. He lives on Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda, South Jakarta.<\/p>\n
I welcome the launching of Kancil. As a regular customer, I
\nprefer to use more comfortable transportation. But, what about
\nthe fare? Will it be the same as Bajaj?<\/p>\n
Bajaj has been alternative transportation as it is very
\nflexible and mobile.<\/p>\n
I can't imagine the fate of thousands of Bajaj drivers once
\nthe vehicles are taken off the streets.<\/p>\n
It will certainly trigger new social problems.<\/p>\n
-- Leo Wahyudi S.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/i-feel-sorry-for-bajaj-drivers-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }