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