'Teach bad taxi drivers a lesson'<\/p>\n
Starting today, the Jakarta administration has allowed taxi
\noperators to raise their fares in accordance with the quality of
\ntheir services as long as the increase is below the 36 percent
\nceiling. The Jakarta Post asked residents their opinion on the
\nissue.<\/p>\n
Uki Butarbutar, 29, is a member of a non-governmental
\norganization fighting corruption. He lives on Jl. Matraman,
\nCentral Jakarta:<\/p>\n
I observe that some taxi operators provide good service, while
\nmany others do not. There is no market standard.<\/p>\n
Even though the Jakarta administration has already allowed
\ntaxi operators to increase fares in accordance with the quality
\nof their services, we cannot expect them to improve their
\nservices because the increase is only an adjustment to the fuel
\nprice hike.<\/p>\n
I think most Jakartans already know which taxi companies offer
\ngood services and which do not.<\/p>\n
But I still hope that all operators will improve their
\nstandards. Passengers must feel comfortable and safe.<\/p>\n
Dewi Angraini, 38, is an English teacher. She lives in Serpong
\ndistrict, Tangerang:<\/p>\n
I only take certain taxis. I prefer to wait a little bit
\nlonger than take a taxi notorious for its low credibility because
\nI have bad experiences.<\/p>\n
I was once asked to pay more than what was shown on the meter
\nand thrown out by drivers who refuse to go short distances, while
\nother taxi drivers do not keep the air-conditioning in working
\norder.<\/p>\n
Since I pay a lot for taxis, compared to buses or public
\nminivans, of course I expect better service.<\/p>\n
I can't understand why I should take taxis which offer poor
\nservices. I advise you not to ... we should teach unscrupulous
\ntaxi drivers a lesson.<\/p>\n
--The Jakarta Post<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/teach-bad-taxi-drivers-a-lesson-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }