Ojol's Stubborn Motorcycle Parking On The Sidewalk On Jalan Tanjung Duren Raya Will Be Dealt With By The West Jakarta Transportation Agency

Motorcycles parked on the sidewalk on Jalan Tanjung Duren Raya/ Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - The West Jakarta Transportation Sub-department officer took action to remove the tire valve for motorcycle users who parked on the sidewalk along Jalan Tanjung Duren Raya, West Jakarta.

"We will take action at the location. The action is in the form of a warning to removing the nipple," said Head of the West Jakarta Transportation Sub-dept. Erwansyah to reporters, Friday, October 29.

According to Erwansyah, his party has taken this action several times. However, the majority of motorcyclists who are online motorcycle taxis still park on the sidewalk again.

This is because the shophouse there does not provide a proper parking space.

"We have followed up many times, but they keep coming back. It has been repeated," he said.

Erwansyah ensured that enforcement and monitoring at the location would be carried out optimally so that pedestrians could enjoy the sidewalk facilities.

Directly monitoring Jalan Tanjung Duren Raya, dozens of motorbikes were seen covering all sides of the sidewalk. They (motorcycle users) park right in front of a food shop along Jalan Tanjung Duren Raya. Due to these conditions, pedestrians are eventually affected and have to walk beside the sidewalk.

In addition, several parking attendants were seen waiting along the sidewalk filled with motorbikes.

One passerby named Yahya said that conditions like this often occur in that location.

The ojol deliberately waited there to make it easier to get food orders from customers.

"It's like this every afternoon, waiting for orders. I have to walk under the sidewalk," said Yahya.

Yahya admitted that he was very disturbed by this condition. The reason is that by walking under the sidewalk, he feels insecure because he is afraid of being hit by a vehicle.

He hopes that the local government will take firm action so that pedestrians seem to be able to enjoy the sidewalks safely.

"Yes, I hope that it will be returned to its function. The sidewalks are for roads, not for parking," he said.