Subsidize Public Transport
The uproar over price increases and the ensuing public transportation strike is a result of the government's lack of response to the crisis. It should have coordinated its actions with Jakarta and other local administrations.
June 3, 2008
THESE are difficult days for drivers of public transport. If they raise their fares, their customers hate them, if they don't they could lose money. What to do? The increase in the price of gasoline and diesel have not only raised operating costs, it has also raised the cost of living. So, their only option is to seek the government's help. Unfortunately for the drivers, they have no direct access to the powers that be to which they can submit thei
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