Stifling toll rates<\/p>\n
From Bisnis Indonesia<\/p>\n
Corruption, collusion and nepotism practices in the
\nconstruction of toll roads were reported a few months ago.<\/p>\n
Government officials have been deft in the competition to
\nsuffocate the people in deeper mud by raising telephone rates.<\/p>\n
Now, it is the turn of eight investors and managers of toll
\nroads (including the former president's relatives and cronies) to
\nstifle the people.<\/p>\n
How can an increase in toll rates be justified? In Indonesia,
\ntoll roads are pitch black at night. If there is lighting, it is
\nonly limited to a few meters. The roads are full of gaping holes
\nor have a wavy surface.<\/p>\n
One of Jakarta's toll roads has had its investment returned,
\nbut PT Jasa Marga perseveres in its levies on maintenance and
\nadministration. Until when?<\/p>\n
The above facts are clear, but the eight investors and
\nmanagers persist in their proposal for toll rate increases.<\/p>\n
At the start of their investment, it was determined that the
\nrates should cause no loss to the managers. There is no need to
\nchange the concession because based on calculations of the
\noperational costs and the company's income, there is still a
\nprofit.<\/p>\n
The toll road investors and managers experience difficulties
\nin paying their debts. Being business people they should be
\nprepared to bear both profits and losses. When they raked in huge
\nprofits, none of them proposed a reduction in rates.<\/p>\n
SAMSU<\/p>\n
Ciamis, West Java<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/stifling-toll-rates-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }