Driver strike hits Pandeglang

Driver strike hits Pandeglang

PANDEGLANG, West Java: Dozens of buses were mobilized from
government offices yesterday to ferry passengers left stranded by
a massive strike by city bus drivers.

Students and workers were those most affected by the strike
organized to protest the dramatic rise in prices of auto parts
and to press demands for fare hikes.

Antara reported that major government offices looked like bus
terminals as scores of people waited for buses to take them to
work, school or home.

Military trucks were also mobilized to carry people as the
strike practically paralyzed the district town.

Pandeglang regent R. Yaya Karsaya called on the striking
drivers to return to work and not be provoked to turn violent
while their demands were being reviewed. (pan)