Viral Jaklingko Microtrans Driver Angry On The Road, Observer: Need For Guidance, Minimum Once A Month

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JAKARTA - Transportation observer Djoko Setijowarno responded to the incident of an angry Jak Lingko Microtrans driver on the road when he was reprimanded by another driver at the red light in the Kelapa Gading area, North Jakarta, on Friday, July 18, 2025.

He argues that this kind of incident shows the importance of routine guidance to public transport drivers, especially those from conventional angkot drivers.

According to him, coaching sessions don't have to take long, it only takes an hour to strengthen ethics and discipline. "Anyway, they are not recruitment drivers, yes, they used to be ordinary angkot drivers, so they really have to pay extra attention to drivers like this," he said when contacted by VOI, Sunday, July 20.

"Privates like this really need routine (training). At least once a month. They, the groups (Jaklingko Microtrans drivers only need to be reminded once an hour. That is necessary, although the material may be the same," continued Djoko.

For example, a good coaching system, he referred to Blue Bird as a successful transportation company in instilling a professional attitude in his drivers. "If I see, the best driver coaching system is in Blue Bird. Whatever he is never angry. He wants to be abused by passengers, he's the most sorry, just like that," said Djoko.

Djoko emphasized that public transport drivers, including Microtrans, which are now integrated into the Jak Lingko system, must understand driving ethics and behavior on the road. "If on the road, you can't get angry, especially if he's wrong. It must be constantly reminded," he said.

A viral video showing the driver of the Jaklingko Microtrans angkot who was angry with the car driver in Kelapa Gading, on July 18, 2025.

In a video spread on social media, a Microtrans driver can be seen getting out of the vehicle and scolding a private car driver who previously honked his horn because he was about to turn left but was blocked by the angkot which stopped on the wrong track.

This behavior is considered not to reflect a professional public transport driver and could endanger road safety.

Djoko hopes that operators and related parties will not underestimate incidents like this and immediately strengthen the coaching system and supervise the behavior of drivers in the field.