TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Head of Jakarta Transportation Department, Muhammad Akbar, said that Uber taxi has no business license until now. Hence, its existence remains illegal. "We have issued a letter to them, but haven’t received any reply," Akbar said in a statement today.
So far, the Transportation Department is still waiting on Uber’s good intention and is expected to report in short notice.
The Transportation Department has issued a letter to the Ministry of Communications and Informatics to block Uber application. However, Akbar was shocked to hear that its website remains active.
Other than the Ministry of Communications, the Transportation Department also sent a letter to Metro Jaya Police Department.
To use Uber services, you must first download an application in Google Play Store or App Store. Then, you should register by entering your identification, including your credit card number.
Once registered, customer only needs to enter the app and place the order. The fare is Rp 7,000 to enter the car with an additional fare of Rp 2,850 per kilometer with a minimum fare of Rp 30,000.
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