Drivers strike in Kendari

Wed, 14 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Hundreds of public transportation
drivers entered their second day of a strike on Tuesday, leaving
thousands of employees scrambling to find a ride to work.

Drivers demanded on Monday an increase in the students' fare
from Rp 200 to Rp 300, contending it was already agreed upon by
all related parties in a city council meeting last week.

They also demanded better regulation of routes, Antara news
agency reported on Tuesday. State-run DAMRI buses and private
cars gave lifts to stranded people.

"The new fare has not been legalized by the governor," said La
Ode Kadirun, an executive of the provincial branch of the
Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda).

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