The Impact of PPKM on People’s Economy

The impact of the public activity restrictions (PPKM) slashes people’s income and economy, particularly those working during the curfew.

Tempo

July 26, 2021

I AM an informal app-based ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver/partner in Bandung. The enforcement of the public activity restrictions (PPKM) makes my work very difficult as too many roads are closed so that I often have to sort out orders to choose those addressed to areas where not many routes are blocked.

I do not understand why main roads have to be closed. Are people going to crowd or gather on these roads? My motorcycle needs more fuel because I

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