FRIDAY, 18 DECEMBER, 2015 | 14:56 WIB
Jokowi Supports Go-jek
TEMPO.CO, Bogor - President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo expressed his views in light of bans on app-based motorcycle taxis (ojek) issued by the Transportation Ministry.
Jokowi said that ojek existed due to public demands. Therefore, Jokowi said that he did not want any regulations to cause nuisance for the people.
“As long as it’s necessary, I think there should be no problem,” Jokowi said at the Bogor Palace on Friday, December 18, 2015.
Jokowi added that the government could provide transitional regulations related to the operation of motorcycle taxis until the government is capable of providing reliable mass transportation.
Jokowi added that he would not want the government to restrict innovations or ideas. According to Jokowi, app-based transportation services, such as Go-Jek, were created by innovative young generation. Jokowi also called on transportation-related ministries and agencies to set standards on passenger safety.