Levy collection for truck drivers

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