Drivers' fate

Drivers' fate

From Republika

We should admit that, on the whole, the behavior of public transport drivers is mischievous. But this is a result of a chain of problems -- from education to the government's economic policies.

The situation is made worse by the incomplete application of the traffic law No. 14/1992. As we know the law emphasizes matters concerning fines and sanctions imposed on violators of traffic regulations. In fact, the traffic law is also meant to protect the interest and fate of the drivers as stipulated in articles 18, 19 and 20, so that the drivers can become partners in the transportation sector, while at the same time their dignity is enhanced.

To this end I would like to suggest that the fine increase for misbehaving drivers be postponed until a number of more urgent problems are first addressed. I am certainly not against the enforcement of traffic law, but protecting the interests of the drivers should be given higher priority.

TAUFIK

Depok, Bogor