Costly trip from Taman Mini

Costly trip from Taman Mini

From Neraca

Recently, my family and I spent a holiday at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. I was able to enjoy the various cultures of Indonesia. I was awed at Indonesia's ability to unite so many cultures within the scope of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (Unity in Diversity). And why not?

Here we have a host of assorted cultures that are united in one purpose: to work hand in hand to build the nation.

However, I had transportation problems. I was aware that transportation in Jakarta would be much higher than in my hometown of Semarang. Yet I could not get over the high fare from Taman Mini to Kampung Rambutan, less than one kilometer away from the park (right across the toll road). I estimated that the trip should have cost me Rp 300, but I was made to pay Rp 1,000.

Another rather suspicious thing was that the respective public vehicle was not registered on the evening transportation schedule. Yet, I boarded the vehicle at 5:46 p.m.

I do not know their reasons for charging us such an outrageous fare. I also do not know if the park's management was aware of the matter. The transportation cost to Taman Mini could be said to be within reason, but how could such a costly public vehicle operate in the park's vicinity without the management's knowledge?

Is this not detrimental to Taman Mini's reputation?

UNI HANIF

Semarang, Central Java