Mataram public transport paralyzed

Mataram public transport paralyzed

MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Public transportation in Mataram
was paralyzed after dozens of bemo (three-wheeled vehicles)
drivers took to the streets and staged a rally at the regent's
office here on Tuesday, demanding the local administration
establish a terminal for them.

Around ten drivers stood guard at the city's public square
waiting to stop any bemo attempting to pass through the area.

Hundreds of passengers enroute to Sweta, Cakranegara and
Ampenan had to walk miles to reach their destinations as the
drivers forced them to disembark early.

Chandra, one of the seven drivers scheduled to meet the
regent, said they would continue with their strike until their
demands had been met. --Antara