JakLingko Driver Insults Passengers, Causes Anxiety in East Java
JakLingko Drivers Face Discipline, Potential Replacement for Reckless Behavior
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Recent incidents of reckless and abusive behavior by JakLingko drivers have prompted warnings from authorities, including threats of disciplinary action and potential job loss. This follows a viral video circulating on social media depicting a JakLingko driver verbally abusing a female passenger,with reports suggesting threats of physical violence.
The incident, documented on Instagram by user @yogi_085664016987, shows the driver responding to being filmed with aggressive and inappropriate language instead of an apology.
Official Response and Disciplinary Measures
Pramono Anung, a government official, stated in late November 2023 that drivers exhibiting reckless behavior will be required to undergo retraining.He emphasized that repeated offenses will result in termination of employment.
“For JakLingko drivers who are reckless, I have asked the head of the transportation department to discipline them and carry out training. If they keep doing the same thing, they will just have to be replaced,” Pramono said, according to reports.
JakLingko and Jakarta’s Public Transportation System
JakLingko is an integrated public transportation system in Jakarta, Indonesia, aiming to connect various modes of transport, including buses, trains, and the MRT. The system utilizes a unified ticketing system and aims to improve the efficiency and accessibility of public transportation in the city.
The Jakarta provincial government has been investing heavily in improving its public transportation infrastructure, and maintaining a high standard of driver conduct is crucial to the success of these efforts.
