Taxi drivers plight<\/p>\n
I am commenting on a Sunday piece written by Krabbe K. Piting
\ntitled Rude, ignorant taxi drivers who never have change.<\/p>\n
While I have my share of conflicts with taxi drivers, I
\nunderstand why they sometimes act unscrupulously and Piting may
\nhave some sympathy for them if only she were aware of the
\npressure under which they work.<\/p>\n
Here are some things that Piting may not know about Jakarta
\ntaxi drivers' working conditions.<\/p>\n
Most taxi drivers have to work at least 18 hours a day to meet
\nthe daily target set by their companies. Sometimes they have to
\ncome home empty-handed because they cannot achieve the target.<\/p>\n
Increased fares mean higher targets, so it does not help them
\nat all. Because of Jakarta's notorious traffic congestion, taxi
\ndrivers often get stuck for hours in traffic jams during rush
\nhours and the meter runs at a very slow rate when the car moves
\nat a snail's pace.<\/p>\n
Taxi drivers have to pay for any damage to their vehicles and
\ntheir income is not enough to pay for the damage and therefore,
\nthey incur a debt with the company.<\/p>\n
I wish somebody would care about their plight and do something
\nabout it.<\/p>\n
PATHONI, Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/taxi-drivers-plight-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }