Residents Reported, Central Jakarta City Government Ordered Street Vendors In Gambir Who Often Disturb Road Users

Illustration Of Street Vendors Ordered In Gambir, Central Jakarta/ Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - The following is a news rearrangement regarding the arrangement of the area and control of street vendors on Jalan Sadar IV, Central Jakarta:

The Central Jakarta City Government has carried out regional arrangements and control of street vendors (PKL) on Jalan Sadar IV, North Petojo Village, Gambir, with the aim of creating order and comfort for local residents.

Head of North Petojo Village, Dipta Dwipakusuma, explained that this step was taken because of the many complaints from residents and motorists regarding the density of traders on Jalan Sadar IV, which hampered the traffic rate.

"We often receive complaints from residents regarding this matter. We have planned to organize the area and will discipline street vendors who sell on the road," said Dipta, quoted from Antara, Thursday, July 11.

Dipta also added that the sub-district had previously summoned traders to explain regional regulations (perda) regarding public order.

"At the first meeting, we appealed to them to register at the empty Petojo Ilir Market. After we carried out the data collection, the number of traders and stalls available was appropriate, so that they could be accommodated in the market," explained Dipta.

However, the response from the traders was unsatisfactory, so the kelurahan was forced to make a second call and provide them with a registration form.

"We have submitted all the forms to Pasar Jaya. This Friday we will draw a number to determine the kiosk they will occupy," he added.

Rena (37), a local resident, revealed that the existence of street vendors has long disturbed and damaged the beauty of the environment.

"We hope that this control will be carried out soon. Hopefully, traders can move to the market and not sell on the road anymore," he said.

Christian (38), a motorcyclist, has also complained about similar conditions, who finds it difficult to cross due to merchandise blocking the road.

"It is difficult for us motorists to go through this road. Traders should think more about public order and not only focus on personal gain," said Christian.

This regional structuring step is in line with the Decree of the Regional Secretary of DKI Jakarta Province Number 92 of 2024 concerning the Arrangement of Village Level Areas in Quarter III and IV of 2024.