Don't abolish bemos

Don't abolish bemos

From Pelita

There are many types of public transportation in Jakarta -- city buses, bajajs, bemos, etc. The bemos are operated to cover short as well as long distances. However the city administration is planning to abolish these bemos. People like this type of transportation because the passengers are limited so you aren't packed together in the vehicle.

The public will miss the convenience of the short distance ride if bemos are abolished. Besides, the bemo drivers will have difficulty finding new jobs and thus the unemployment rate will inevitably increase.

I hope the government will not abolish bemos because they are still badly needed by the community.

RUSNAWATI

Jakarta