Governor Sutiyoso has launched his mass rapid transportation plan.
This includes
monorail, subway, water transportation, and Busway. Among the public transportation
plan, Busway has been put into effect. The air conditioned bus fleet with their special
roads have been operated since last year. Now, more routes are being constructed to
cover the five mayoralties. In fact, the existence of Busway makes pros and cons.
Some people consider Busway can solve a traffic problem faced by the metropolitan city.
Everyday millions of people commute from their houses to their respective work places.
This badly needs adequate public transportation. If fifty persons go to their offices by cars,
they need fifty cars roaming on the street. This number of cars can be replaced by only
one Busway. Consequently, with reduced vehicles the streets are less congested.
Therefore, it can decline traffic jams. Apart from reducing traffic jams, Busway easies
Jakarta inhabitants to go to their workplace or other destination. For this reason more
access on Busway is being accomplished. Other Busway roads have been constructed,
such as, Kota-Kalideres and Kota-Pulogadung. This definitely make easier for people who
go for recreation to the zoo.
Besides reducing traffic jam and comforting passengers, Busway can minimize air
pollution. As stated, Busway can replace other vehicles in a great number. It apparently
declines the danger of pollution. Less vehicles means less carbon monoxide coming out
from the exhausted fumes. As a result, the residents of Jakarta are less threatened with
sickness caused by air pollution. And if Busway administration can manage the public
transport well, Busway can create a new icon of Jakarta.
Those who resist the exsistence of Busway argue that instead of solving problem,
Busway create a new problem. Busway even makes traffic worse. The Busway line
makes the roads narrower. Narrow roads cause passing vehicles to get stuck especially
during rush hours. Furthermore, Busway adds up corruption that has become a vicious
circle in this country. As reported in a newspaper the purchase of Busway fleet is under
corruption suspect. Billions of rupiah are believed to have been put into the city
administrator’s pocket. In terms of the expense, Busway fare is also much expensive than
an ordinary bus. It costs Rp 3.500,. for one ride, while the common bus only costs Rp
2.000,. With the difference in bus fare, it is likely that passengers prefer to ride ordinary
buses.
Apparently, Busway still creates different outlooks among the residents of Jakarta. In spite
of all the critics, the governor of Jakarta firmly continues to extend its routes.
1. What does the text discuss?
A. The benefits of Busway
B. The existence of Busway
C. The weakness of Busway
D. People who oppose Busway
E. People who support Busway
2. In paragraph two, people mainly talk about ….
A. Busway is comfortable
B. Taking a public transport is easy
C. Millions of people drive their cars
D. More Busway roads are being constructed
E. Busway benefits the city’s residents
3. What is the argument of people who are against Busway?
A. Busway fare is twice as much as that of ordinary bus
B. Busway pollutes the capital city
C. Busway is not air conditioned
D. Busway is uncomfortable
E. Busway makes roads narrower
4. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the text?
A. More Busway roads are constructed
B. Busway makes the street less congested
C. The governor is unsure about the development of Busway
D. The city needs sufficient public transportation
E. Busway can replace many cars to transport passengers
5. The underlined word in paragraph 2 means …..
A. dirty
B. smelly
C. slippery
D. polluted
E. crowded
