More Prone To Accidents, Anies Baswedan Asks Motorcyclists To Respect Cyclists

DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan (Photo: Instagram/@aniesbaswedan)

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan asked motorists to respect the presence of cyclists on the road. Because, according to Anies, cyclists are at greater risk of accidents.

"I hope, if you ride a motorbike, seeing those who ride bicycles, you understand that it is more risky to ride a bicycle. Respect him. Likewise for other larger vehicles," said Anies at the Ministry of Transportation Office, Friday, June 4.

Anies also asked bicycle users to stay on the bicycle lanes that have been provided. This is done for the safety of the cyclists themselves.

"This is a learning phase. When cycling, there is a bicycle path, use that path. Don't just look at the path but think about safety," he said.

Some time ago, a photo of motorcycle riders with AA plates and a group of racing or road bike riders was suddenly discussed on social media.

In the photo, the motorcyclist is pointing his middle finger at the group of bicycles that fill the Jalan Jenderal Sudirman section.

After much discussion, the goshow.cc Instagram account gave clarification. In an English caption, the account said they were cycling together to celebrate the birthday of one of their community members.

The goshow.cc account admitted that they were driving on the right lane to pass down traffic in Dukuh Atas. This is due to the bus crossing to the Dukuh Atas underpass. After crossing, the road bike cyclists wanted to return to the left lane, suddenly a motorcycle cyclist overtook and raised their middle finger.

Their explanations were countered by many netizens. A number of parties feel that the group of cyclists is still wrong because they use the right lane. Finally, the goshow.cc account apologized.

"For the crowds a few days ago, we from the #GoShowcc community apologize to the community. We are committed to better road use in the future. Share and evaluate past mistakes so that all road users can feel safe and comfortable, " he said.