Bus pick up passengers at tollroads

Bus pick up passengers at tollroads

JAKARTA: Public buses are only allowed to pick up passengers
at official bus stops. But many violate the rules, as can be seen
from several toll roads here, including the Jakarta-Merak and
Jakarta-Bekasi toll roads.

The drivers usually drop and pick up their passengers near the
toll gates. But recently, they have been doing it in some other
parts of the roads as well, even though it is dangerous due to
possible accidents.

In fact, the toll road operators have attempted to stop the
drivers from doing so by erecting fences at certain points along
the Jakarta-Merak highways. People make holes in the fences,
however, so that they can get onto the highway.

Several months ago, the incidence of this illegal activity
lessened due to a heavy police presence in the area. But in the
past few weeks, the drivers, as well as passengers, have started
to ignore the police, who also fail to take any action. --JP