Drivers told to turn down music
<p>Drivers told to turn down music</p><p> PEKANBARU, Riau: Police have stepped up a campaign to
discipline public transportation drivers, not only for bad
driving but also for playing their stereos too loudly.</p><p>As reported by Antara, passengers have often complained of
deafening music in the minivans which serve as city
transportation.</p><p>To the chagrin of many passengers, it has become almost
"trendy" to play music at high volume.</p><p>Large speakers are placed in the middle of the vehicle,
between the driver and the passengers in the back.</p><p>"We can't even sit straight because (if we did) our knees
would bump into the speakers," complained Mrs Mardiah who takes a
minivan daily to the market.</p><p>Drivers claim that they play loud music to attract as many
youthful passengers as possible.</p>
discipline public transportation drivers, not only for bad
driving but also for playing their stereos too loudly.</p><p>As reported by Antara, passengers have often complained of
deafening music in the minivans which serve as city
transportation.</p><p>To the chagrin of many passengers, it has become almost
"trendy" to play music at high volume.</p><p>Large speakers are placed in the middle of the vehicle,
between the driver and the passengers in the back.</p><p>"We can't even sit straight because (if we did) our knees
would bump into the speakers," complained Mrs Mardiah who takes a
minivan daily to the market.</p><p>Drivers claim that they play loud music to attract as many
youthful passengers as possible.</p>