Train passenger separation?

Train passenger separation?

From Warta Kota

Several weeks ago I read reports on plans by PT Kereta Api
(state railway company) to separate female train passengers from
males. Later it was reported that the plan would not be realized
in the near future.

The reason for such separation remains unclear. Some said it
was meant to minimize sexual harassment of women. To me, the plan
sounds odd because on buses and other public transport vehicles,
sexual harassment may also take place, particularly during the
peak hours.

The separation plan is unrealistic because there are no exact
numbers of male and female passengers. If the males are far less,
one railway car may be almost vacant while another is packed with
women. The plan is also less human, because it separates family
members wishing to enjoy their trip together, even a man from his
wife.

In my view, the plan should be dropped as there is no solid
reason to support it. The company should instead take care of
other more urgent problems like railways schedules, security,
passenger safety and maintenance.

ENDRO TJAHJONO, Jakarta