Drivers strike in Kendari

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).