BOGOR, KOMPAS.com - The presence of street vendors (PKL) selling\ntakjil along Jalan Pakuan in Bogor City has sparked complaints from\nseveral residents who say it contributes to congestion ahead of\niftar.<\/p>\n
Although it livens Ramadhan and helps people find iftar meals, some\nbuyers hope the Bogor City Government (Pemkot Bogor) will regulate the\ntrading activities in the area so as not to disrupt traffic flow or\npedestrians.<\/p>\n
One takjil buyer, Dhafie, believes the stalls along the roadside need\nbetter organization. He says the stalls lining the edge of the road make\nit difficult for motorists to pass.<\/p>\n
\u201cMeaning, isn\u2019t it possible to be organized better so it doesn\u2019t\ndisrupt those who are active?\u201d Dhafie said when met on Thursday (5 March\n2026). \u201cPeople want to go home to break their fast, at home and so on,\nso it\u2019s late,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Another buyer, Nasution, says PKL activities on Jalan Pakuan often\ntrigger traffic congestion around the area.<\/p>\n
In line with Dhafie, Nasution hopes Pemkot Bogor can organise the\narea so that trading can continue without hindering road users.<\/p>\n
\u201cHonestly, it\u2019s a bit unsettling because it causes traffic, it\ndoesn\u2019t mean depriving people of their livelihood. But it should be\nmanaged a bit,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He added that regulation is needed so stalls do not block the roadway\nor the pedestrian path. He admits he is often stuck in traffic, delaying\nhis return home to break his fast.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust traffic, so it\u2019s late to break fast at home. How can you fast\nif you are stuck in traffic?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n
One vendor known as Oweng (55) says he realises selling on the\nroadside and blocking the pedestrian route is not ideal.<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, we are along the roadside too, and we are part of the problem,\u201d\nOweng said on Thursday (5 March 2026).<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, he hopes Pemkot Bogor can regulate so that trading can\nproceed more orderly.<\/p>\n
Another vendor known as Cemen (40) also says regulation is needed\nalong Jalan Pakuan.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo avoid it getting too congested or chaotic,\u201d he said along Jalan\nPakuan.<\/p>\n
Cemen says there is currently no relocation site for vendors in the\narea. He hopes the government will step in to regulate PKL.<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, we have to. To avoid congestion. Every Ramadan it\u2019s congested\nhere,\u201d he added.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/takjil-rush-on-jalan-pakuan-bogor-residents-call-for-regulation-of-street-vendors-1772726839", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }