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This odd world: Protests against ride-hailing apps continue
In protest: Thousands of app-based ojek (motorcycle taxi) drivers rally on Jl
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span class="inline inline-center">In protest: Thousands of app-based ojek (motorcycle taxi) drivers rally on Jl. Diponegoro in Bandung, West Java, on Monday. They demanded that the city administration annul its decision to temporarily ban app-based ride-hailing services.(JP/Arya Dipa)
Rahmani, a driver of a conventional motorcycle taxi, or ojek, in Batam, Riau Islands has burned down his motorcycle as a sign of protest following the operation of ride-hailing application drivers that remain roaming the streets despite the local administration having sealed their offices.
Rahmani was then apprehended by police on the back of alleged provocation, Batam Police chief Comr. Firdaus said.
Firdaus said Rahmani allegedly burned his own motorcycle to protest against the operation of online-based transportation services.
The Batam Transportation Agency had sealed the offices of several ride-hailing applications in the city while also banning their operation. However, since the applications could still be used, drivers continued to serve passengers.
Meanwhile, in Bandung, despite many protests against online ride-hailing apps in other regions, several residents in Bandung expressed their support for the service.
Renan Hermanto, 30, who owns a T-shirt business in the city, said the service had helped his business to maintain efficiency in his product distribution thanks to the fixed price set by the online service.
