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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