Chaotic traffic in Kampung Melayu

JAKARTA (JP): Traffic around the Kampung Melayu bus terminal in East Jakarta is becoming more chaotic due to the way busses stop indiscriminately.

Their unpredictability is hindering traffic flow in the area, the Antara news agency reported on Tuesday, and endangers passengers, most of whom are forced to get off along the busy roads outside the terminal.

Many bus drivers do not pay much attention to passenger safety as their buses are packed far beyond capacity.

Unfortunately this chaotic situation is worsened by the operation of sidewalk vendors offering fruit, foods and other goods around the terminal. (hhr)