Blue Bird Group still investigating harassment report

Blue Bird taxi: (JP/Ricki Yudhistira)

Blue Bird Group, the parent company of taxi operator Blue Bird, said Thursday that there were no indications of rape related to a sexual harassment report filed by a local television actress, identified only as JM, 22.

Blue Bird Group spokesman Teguh Wijayanto said in a media statement that the East Jakarta Police were still investigating the case and had not yet found any evidence to support the alleged harassment by a taxi driver, identified as RM.

“The Blue Bird Group is awaiting further results of the police investigation,”  Teguh said in the statement.

“We will take stern action against the driver if the allegation is true because we are keen to prevent such incidents from taking place.”

Teguh added that despite the fact the allegation had not yet been proven, the driver had been suspended.

He emphasized that the transportation service provider was aiming to improve its control and monitoring system to prevent similar cases from occurring.

“The development of integrity and a service culture will be increased so that drivers can provide the best services and can ensure the safety of passengers,” he said.

The statement also quoted Adj. Comr. Endang, who said there were several peculiar things about the case, referring to the fact that JM did not initially report that she had been hypnotized and that she could recount everything that took place in a sequential manner. (nvn)