Deceitful cab driver

Deceitful cab driver

From Media Indonesia

I am a Japanese citizen and I arrived on Singapore Airlines June 15, 1997, about 7 p.m. at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

The driver who was supposed to fetch me did not show up. After a long wait, I decided to take a cab to the office guest house. It was a red-and-yellow colored cab, but I do not remember the name of the transportation company, the cab's plate number, or the vehicle's registration number.

As soon as the cab pulled away from the kerb, I had to remind the driver to turn the meter on. The driver said the meter was not working. After paying the toll fee at the first toll gate, the cab suddenly broke down and the driver had to push it to the roadside. He asked if I would help push the car.

I got out to help and together we pushed the car. The car's engine came to life immediately. The driver jumped in and drove away at once leaving me on the roadside without my luggage. My suitcases contained clothing, medicine, money, my passport and driving license. Meanwhile, I was left high and dry on the toll road.

I appeal to the cab driver to return my passport, driving license and medicine. I can be reached on 4721522, to inform me where I can pick up my stuff!

MASARU HAMAGUCHI

Jakarta