The Passing Bus in Residential Area Protested by Locals
Reported by Budhi Firmansyah Surapati | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Traffic congestion that always occurs every weekday on Jalan Yos Sudarso towards Tanjung Priok Terminal, North Jakarta, causing city bus crew finally look for a shortcut. They then find an alternative lane by passing through residential areas and cause congestion in such residential. Moreover, the bus also potentially damaging the asphalt.
Actually the city buses find alternative lanes toward terminal to prevent congestion, yet it remains cause congestion in our village
Vian, (24), a citizen of RT 11/09 Kebon Bawang Urban Village, Tanjung Priok, expressed city buses have passing his residential since a year ago. This condition has caused congestion on Jalan Enggano, Jalan Bugis, Jalan Gadang, Jalan Gorontalo, and Jalan Enim.
Transportation Dept Overwhelmed in Resolving Chaotic Traffic in Tanah Abang"Actually the city buses find alternative lanes toward terminal to prevent congestion, yet it remains cause congestion in our village," he told, Monday (7/7).
Due to the bus load is heavy, he assessed they tend to damage the roads
Responding on this matter, Head of North Jakarta Transportation Sub-Department, Hengki Sitourus admitted his sub-department will immediately check the condition soon. "The news has not reached to us. But I'll check it," he stated.
