Bandung's entrance fee

Bandung's entrance fee

From Pikiran Rakyat

Every morning I travel from Padalarang to Bandung.

At the entrance of the city, I often see something inexplicable: money changing hands. At the intersection drivers of trucks, buses and other public transport vehicles throw money on the road. The money is then collected by idle, drowsy young men. Traffic policemen stand on guard within sight.

Is it true that each motor vehicle entering Bandung should pay Rp 1,000? What is the money for? Why must it be thrown out of the vehicle? Why do the policemen on duty tolerate the situation?

RACHMAT AFFANDI

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