Traffic jams

Traffic jams

From Pelita

Traffic jams are rife in large cities. The worst jams hit the business centers and office complexes. Much has been done to solve this chronic problem. For example, certain areas were made "becak-free" zones, and at some other locations the becak (rickshaws) were allowed to operate only within a limited boundary.

Now rickshaws have been completely abolished in Jakarta. But traffic jams still dog the capital. Even the toll roads are affected.

The government has indeed built more roads. Unfortunately, all attempts to ease congestion have failed, and traffic jams remain.

I think this is mainly due to the ever-increasing number of vehicles. It is thus necessary to check the increase of private cars, and provide more public transportation.

Also, the government should consider raising the vehicle ownership tax so that only those who can afford to pay large amounts of tax can possess private cars. This measure may be bad for the automotive companies, but the interest of the majority of people must be put above individual interests. The art in life is to find the best solution to problems.

ANGGA PERKASA

Jakarta