Indonesia”s capital shut down by taxi-driver protest

Thousands of Indonesian taxi drivers have brought parts of the capital, Jakarta, to a standstill in a protest against transport apps. The drivers say ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Grab have made it impossible for them to earn a living in the heavily congested city. Some protesters were seen attacking vehicles and threatening others […]

Thousands of Indonesian taxi drivers have brought parts of the capital, Jakarta, to a standstill in a protest against transport apps.
The drivers say ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Grab have made it impossible for them to earn a living in the heavily congested city.
Some protesters were seen attacking vehicles and threatening others drivers not taking part in the strike.
The drivers are angry that services such as Uber, Grab and Go-Jek are offering rides at lower prices, claiming they are not paying taxes and are operating without official permits.