Railway fares

Railway fares

From Republika

In the opinion of train commuters, the idea of the Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi divisions of railway company PT KAI to increase railway fares as of Jan. 1, 2003, really defies reason; first and foremost, for the reason that the latest fare hikes were just introduced on July 1, 2002. This only proves that the present government can no longer think of appropriate ways to tap financial sources for state-owned enterprises lacking in fresh funds.

In addition, railway services are still poor: Arrivals and departures are late, the window panes are damaged, electric fans do not function, lights are broken and the trains are generally very dirty.

NURDIN A. Jakarta