Levy collection for truck drivers

TANGERANG: Tangerang municipal administration had resumed collecting a road levy imposed on truck drivers that had been suspended two weeks ago following violent protests by the drivers, an official said on Tuesday.

Administration spokesman Hery Kusnadi said that collection of the levy had resumed because the protests, which resulted in damage to 16 collection booths, had been masterminded by hoodlums.

"Moreover, none of the truck companies has filed complaints in connection with the imposed levy," he added.

The administration began imposing the levy last month, based on bylaw No.3/2001 on the use of public roads.

Truck drivers are charged between Rp 3,500 and Rp 7,500, depending on truck load capacity each time they pass through the booths. A driver may pass several booths during a single trip. --JP