I had a nasty experience while on a Patas 60 limited-passenger

I had a nasty experience while on a Patas 60 limited-passenger express bus plying the Depok-Senen route.

Some beggars sang songs and recited poems and then asked the passengers -- from the front to the rear -- for money.

What was really exasperating was that they did so rather insistently and forcefully. They even awoke some passengers who were dozing off in their seats. When some refused to give them any money, they made a scene about it.

Luckily, the bus driver was firm and asked all of them to get off the bus.

Other bus drivers and conductors should do likewise to ensure that passengers can enjoy their journeys in peace.

MOCH. SOMAD

Jakarta