Concerned over hoodlums

Concerned over hoodlums

From Bisnis Indonesia

Today people in the city feel insecure going to work. The city buses are not a safe means of transportation any more. Buskers are always pestering passengers and there is risk of your cellular phone or money being stolen.

And to make matters worse, traveling by taxi also does not guarantee your safety. Every time I stop a taxi, there will be people asking for money despite the fact that I have not used their service. Rp 500 is not always enough for them and the drivers cannot do anything as they are afraid their car will be scratched.

We understand that many people are unemployed because of the economic crises, but this acts must not be tolerated. The city governor's promise to eliminate hoodlums remains unfulfilled.

We hope the National and Jakarta Police chiefs can solve this problem.

FACHRUDDIN ICHWANI

Jakarta