Passengers stranded in Bogor

BOGOR, West Java: Hundreds of people were stranded along Jl. Baranangsiang here as fewer buses were operating due to the perceived risks on the first day of campaigning.

"I've waited for one hour," said Nuryanto, one stranded resident. "All passing buses already have lots of passengers hanging out the door."

More were stranded when bus crews began asking people their destinations and leaving behind those traveling short distances.

Meanwhile, 43 out of 48 parties contesting the polls carried out their campaigns relatively peacefully. (24)