'Teach bad taxi drivers a lesson'

'Teach bad taxi drivers a lesson'

Starting today, the Jakarta administration has allowed taxi
operators to raise their fares in accordance with the quality of
their services as long as the increase is below the 36 percent
ceiling. The Jakarta Post asked residents their opinion on the
issue.

Uki Butarbutar, 29, is a member of a non-governmental
organization fighting corruption. He lives on Jl. Matraman,
Central Jakarta:

I observe that some taxi operators provide good service, while
many others do not. There is no market standard.

Even though the Jakarta administration has already allowed
taxi operators to increase fares in accordance with the quality
of their services, we cannot expect them to improve their
services because the increase is only an adjustment to the fuel
price hike.

I think most Jakartans already know which taxi companies offer
good services and which do not.

But I still hope that all operators will improve their
standards. Passengers must feel comfortable and safe.

Dewi Angraini, 38, is an English teacher. She lives in Serpong
district, Tangerang:

I only take certain taxis. I prefer to wait a little bit
longer than take a taxi notorious for its low credibility because
I have bad experiences.

I was once asked to pay more than what was shown on the meter
and thrown out by drivers who refuse to go short distances, while
other taxi drivers do not keep the air-conditioning in working
order.

Since I pay a lot for taxis, compared to buses or public
minivans, of course I expect better service.

I can't understand why I should take taxis which offer poor
services. I advise you not to ... we should teach unscrupulous
taxi drivers a lesson.

--The Jakarta Post