Expensive Tickets, Untung Jawa Tourist Declines
access_time March 21 2016 02:50 PM remove_red_eye 550
Reported by Suparni | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
Reported by Suparni | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
During weekend holiday, Untung Jawa Island, Seribu Utara Islands was flocked by tourists, especially from Tangerang, Banten. Recently, tourist number declines since boat ticket from Tangerang to Untung Jawa is expensive.
Previously, ticket price was Rp 30 thousand, now Rp 50 thousand
“Previously, ticket price was Rp 30 thousand, now Rp 50 thousand. The route is short, 20 minutes,” said Badri Yosi, Untung Jawa Island Urban Village Head, Monday (3/21).
Tangerang has no dock which is managed seriously like in Kali Adem.
Seribu Islands Need More Street Light“We have suggested Tangerang Regency Administration to discuss about this problem with related units,” he added.
Another factor why tourist number declines is high rain intensity in Jakarta.