'We have to take a longer route'<\/p>\n
The city administration's plan to extend and expand the three-in-
\none traffic policy along the busway corridor from Blok M in South
\nJakarta to Kota in West Jakarta from 6:30 a.m. through 8 p.m. has
\nsparked an uproar. The Jakarta Post asked some people what they
\nthought of the new policy, the tryout of which was planned for
\nMonday, but has since been delayed.<\/p>\n
Ola Wiranata, 50, is a housewife. She lives with her husband
\nand daughter in Bintaro, South Jakarta. She drives to Menteng,
\nCentral Jakarta several times a week:<\/p>\n
I think the longer three-in-one policy will only cause more
\ntrouble, much more compared to the current 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
\npolicy.<\/p>\n
Why should we prioritize the need of those in the business
\ndistrict for a traffic-free highway? It's not fair. I have to
\ntake a detour through Pejompongan and other roads to get to
\nMenteng. But many other motorists take the same route, so the
\ntraffic on alternative roads is always heavy.<\/p>\n
The three-in-one policy is not an effective way to resolve the
\ncity transportation problems. Actually, when the policy was
\nintroduced in 1993, most people turned to taxis and public buses.
\nBut then there were these joki (people who are paid to be
\npassengers) and the traffic became heavy again.<\/p>\n
I feel a pinch of shame when I use joki, as I feel like I'm
\ncheating the law. But I have no other choice.<\/p>\n
Lies Susanti, 27, works at a private company in Kebayoran
\nLama, South Jakarta. She lives with her husband near the office,
\nbut she often visits her parents in Kota, West Jakarta, on public
\nbuses:<\/p>\n
I don't have problems with the three-in-one policy. So far,
\nthe busway is OK because I usually take air-conditioned buses to
\nKota. I have read in the newspapers that the price of a busway
\nticket is cheaper than the air-conditioned bus.<\/p>\n
I have followed the debate on the busway, particularly the
\nfear of worsening traffic congestion along the route.<\/p>\n
One lane has been taken up by the busway while the
\nadministration has yet to provide comfortable public
\ntransportation connecting the busway route to my house, for
\nexample, and to other areas.<\/p>\n
I am pessimistic that the busway will be successful, but we'll
\nsee.<\/p>\n
-- The Jakarta Post<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/we-have-to-take-a-longer-route-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }