Transportation on Idul Fitri

Transportation on Idul Fitri

From Media Indonesia.

The government has always paid attention to the problem of transportation and security during the Idul Fitri holiday. Jakartans who want to visit their hometowns during Idul Fitri for a get-together with relatives welcome the government's concern about the need for comfortable and safe transportation to cope with public demand.

However, there are some problems that need to be addressed.

* The bus crews tend to increase the fares as soon as authorities' control is eased. The government's plan to deploy two security persons in every bus to monitor the ticketing system has never been implemented.

* Sanctions must be imposed on the companies that violate the government's instructions.

* A number of guard posts should be established along the road to supervise the implementation of the regulations as drawn out by the government. Orderliness and security should be given due attention.

We hope that the government provides more buses for the coming Idul Fitri to ensure better and more convenient services to the public.

M. PRASETYO

Jakarta