Pedicab fares soar in Lampung

Pedicab fares soar in Lampung

BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Pedicab drivers have raised their
fares by up to 100 percent over Idul Fitri as most of the public
transport vehicles have been chartered by people returning home.

The steep rise has prompted complaints from residents in the
suburbs and in housing complexes.

"People who do not own vehicle and have to rely on pedicabs
have been grumbling but they have no choice other than to accept
it," Antara reported.

Some pedicab drivers said they had had to raise the fares
because they had to operate during the public holidays on Feb. 9
and Feb. 10 and the following few days.

They argued that during the holiday season, prices have
soared.

Pedicab drivers are worried about news that the mayoralty will
soon ban pedicabs on the grounds they cause widespread traffic
chaos. (pan)