Public transport

Public transport

From Kompas

The most heated issue concerning the public transport sector
is the closed door regulation for public vehicles -- buses,
Metrominis etc.

As a regular commuter, I consider this traffic policy
unethical. Public buses are not conditioned for this. By closing
the doors the air circulation inside the bus is restricted. This
makes the bus, which is usually very crowded, very stuffy.

Indonesia can not be compared with foreign countries that have
cold climate and are not quite as dusty. People in power can
rigorously impose this regulation because they themselves never
feel what riding on a Metromini is like. The situation gets worse
when a passenger, usually female, sitting near the window prefers
the windows of the bus closed to prevent them from catching cold.
Smokers, to the disgust of non-smokers, don't seem at all
concerned over the pollution they cause.

The regulation is applicable to PATAS AC buses (air
conditioned limited passenger bus) and the New Route Bus Model
(RMB). The situation will worsen when the rainy season starts.
All windows, as well as the doors, of the vehicle have to be
closed. How can you expect the passengers to stay alive in such
condition? I am sure other passengers agree with me in this
matter and I think the authorities need to reconsider the problem
carefully.

ENDANG MS

Jakarta