Traditional Transportation

Ahli Transportasi
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The term Becak in Indonesia means cycle rickshaws. The Becaks were banned in 1994 within the city of Jakarta as they were found to be one of the main causes of traffic jams.

Becaks run efficiently in those places where you don’t find bus services. However, you can still find becaks beside the luxurious Plaza in Indonesia. They are also found on the outskirts of the city at the main road crossings or at smaller country lanes. In fact, the becaks are not found in the bus routes at all.

The becaks are ideal for two passengers. You can get some protection under the hood from the glaring rays of the sun in summer, whereas in winter, they draw a plastic sheet in front of you.

Becaks have flair of their own; it is a great feeling to travel in a becak. You can get the real flavor of Indonesian life on a becak. The becaks are quite cheap and so, they are affordable. Though, the becaks do not have a fixed rate, you can always bargain with the fare. In any case, they won’t charge you exorbitantly high.

A becak is a three-wheeled cycle rickshaw. It is generally decorated in ornate colors, especially though colors vary with the choice of the becak owners. The becaks are sometimes driven by the drivers and sometimes by the owners themselves. The becaks have the number plate on top of the hood. They are very attractive to see. Though the becaks have decreased in number from what they used to be in the past, you can still find a few running through the streets seeking for passengers.

The becaks are free from pollution hazards; so you can try these out when you go to Indonesia. Besides, with their gorgeous display of colors, they are very interesting to travel in.

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