Drivers in Bekasi go on strike

Drivers in Bekasi go on strike

BEKASI: At least 100 drivers of public transportation vehicles
plying the Bekasi to Cikarang route staged on Tuesday a mass
strike to urge the government to revoke the recent hike in fuel
prices, especially diesel fuel.

"We also call on the Bekasi municipality to issue a regulation
for a fares increase for public transportation vehicles,"
Pardede, a driver, told Antara.

The strike was peaceful and caused no traffic congestion as
the protesters parked their vehicles on an unused plot of land
near the Bulog office in Tambun, Bekasi. However, it left many
passengers stranded.

"I was late reaching my office as no public transport went to
Cikarang. Only some motorcycle taxis are available," said Eni, an
employee of a private company in Lippo Cikarang.--JP