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)