What about 'Lebaran' transportation?

What about 'Lebaran' transportation?

From Neraca

Domestic bus passengers always face a dilemma prior to Lebaran. The problem is usually insufficient transportation to carry commuters to their respective hometowns. Another problem is irrationally increased bus fares. Fares could rise by more than 50 percent while only a 30 percent price hike has been permitted.

Nowadays overland transport is more appealing and more comfortable, but fees have also adapted accordingly. Witness those six-wheeled buses equipped with facilities similar to modern aircraft such as reclining seats, toilet, blankets, cushions, and air-conditioning.

But, will all of this have any impact on travel when traffic jams along the northern coast still haunt bus drivers and a brief stretch of road turns into a half day trip?

Another question of mine is, will regular bus lines which have been doubling their prices, increase their fares further?

I am concerned about this because it did happen last year. Buses have started charging unreasonable fares on regular days. It would not be surprising if certain transportation companies also join in these price hikes before Lebaran.

We hope that officials of the Traffic and Transportation Department will do their job effectively and side with the consumers, instead of lending their support to such bus companies.

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Jakarta