Confused in Bandung

Confused in Bandung

From Koran Tempo

Bandung, the capital of West Java, was formerly known as the Paris of Java. Today, it is no longer so beautiful because of its complex city plan and muddled public transportation system.

As a student from Jakarta, I was confused when I first arrived in Bandung. I went to a destination by public minivan and for my return trip, I had to take another means of public transport. The routes used by the two were also different.

The other problem was the rarity of street signs at intersections, so that it was difficult to find my way as a newcomer.

The Bandung administration should therefore order that more signposts be erected in strategic places and organize public transportation and their routes to facilitate travel.

DESSY R. PASARIBU Bandung