Mon, 19 Jul 2004

More attention for public transportation crew

From Suara Karya

I am a commuter who uses public transportation in Jakarta and I know full well what bus conductors and bus drivers do every day.

As they play an important role in the city's public transportation, it is only proper that they are well-paid for their jobs.

Unfortunately, tight competition among public transportation companies has resulted in public transportation crews being rather poorly paid. In many cases their safety is also neglected.

Relevant government agencies must take proper action to ensure bus crews work in accordance with regulations laid down by the manpower ministry.

M. SULISTYANTO Jakarta