Ordered By Satpol PP, 800 Street Vendors In Kota Tua Will Get New Locations

Street vendor illustration/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - The West Jakarta City Government (Pemkot Jakbar) plans to move 800 street vendors (PKL) in the Kota Tua tourist area to the target location (lokbin) so they don't trade on the side of the road so that they have the potential to disrupt order.

"There are 800 street vendors recorded based on sub-district data. Now, we are directing them to move to two locations," said West Jakarta City Development Economic Assistant, Imron, as reported by Antara, Monday, July 4.

Imron explained that the relocation effort was so that street vendors would not trade on the side of the road so that the area was also involved in an orderly manner.

The relocation of traders is also part of the revitalization of the Old City which is currently being carried out by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government.

Furthermore, the two prospective locations for street vendors are located in the target location (lokbin) right behind the Batavia Cafe and in the area of the Cipta Niaga building.

For the back lokbin, Batavia Cafe itself can accommodate 420 traders.

"Meanwhile, those in the Cipta Niaga area can accommodate 130 street vendors and can increase again," explained Imron.

According to Imron, there are many advantages that traders can get if they move to a location that has been provided.

In addition to a clean and safe place, traders can also be fostered and get business permits. So far, only 50 traders have registered to occupy the location. Imron also understands that not too many traders are interested in the offer.

"They are still afraid that they will not sell because of the new location, we understand. But we are still doing socialization," said Imron.

Imron added, that for street vendors who are interested, they can go to the West Jakarta Sub-Department for Industry, Trade, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (PPKUMKM) at the Taman Sari District office. Traders can also register directly at the two locations.

"We will assign officers from the PPKUMKM Sub-Department so that they can register," said Imron.

Imron hopes that this effort can make it easier for the government to regulate street vendors so that the Kota Tua site is neatly organized.