Revamp bus fare system<\/p>\n
From Media Indonesia<\/p>\n
The traffic jams of Jakarta are complex. Public
\ntransportation, which cannot meet the increasing population, is
\npoorly managed and congestion has become a major obstacle to
\ninvestment in the transportation sector. Poorly disciplined
\ndrivers and illegal levies are prevalent.<\/p>\n
Part of the problem is our system of bus fares, which are far
\ntoo low. We have three categories of city bus fares: Rp 250 for
\nordinary buses like Metrominis, Kopajas etc., Rp 550 for Patas
\n(limited passenger) buses and Rp 1,300 for Patas-AC (air-
\nconditioned limited passenger) or executive buses.<\/p>\n
It is undeniable that the present fares can no longer support
\noperation costs. This is especially true for non-Patas buses.
\nThis situation forces the bus companies to operate more Patas-
\nbuses rather than ordinary buses. As a result, we are short of
\nordinary buses to transport the majority of commuters.<\/p>\n
Metrominis and Kopajas, however, can't be changed into Patas
\nbuses. This is unfortunate for the companies, which are suffering
\ndue to the government's rejection of a fare hike.<\/p>\n
Bus fares are the same regardless of distance traveled. Routes
\nsuch as Tanah Abang-Senen, Manggarai-Kampung Melayu, for example,
\nare much shorter than Grogol-Pulogadung or Depok Timur-Pasar
\nBaru. Yet they charge the same fare.<\/p>\n
I think the government needs to reconsider the city bus fares.
\nI would like to suggest as follows.<\/p>\n
1. A Rp 300 fare should be charged for the first 15 kilometers.
\nAn additional Rp 300 for less than 15 km, and another Rp 300 for
\nthe remaining distance. A full journey would cost a commuter Rp
\n900.<\/p>\n
2. For Patas buses, the long distance breakdown would be Rp 500,
\nRp 400 and Rp 300.<\/p>\n
3. A reasonable fare for Patas AC buses would be Rp 5000, with a
\nsoft drink included.<\/p>\n
PUJI SUNARTI<\/p>\n
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