Coachman ANDONG JOGJA: Unknown Pillars of Life Tariff War

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As a symbol of tourism in Jogja, performer carriage services seems true philosophy permeates nrimo ing pandum Makaryo  ing Nyoto. Although there is no size limit of the upper and lower passenger fares, fare wars never happened antarkusir carriage.Waridi, 52, coachman carriage in Jalan Malioboro andongnya sat back on the bench. He waited for the passengers in front of Malioboro Mall. It's been 13 years, a man who was blessed with a grandchild over the past month it looks calm despite the oppressive afternoon sun.For the sake of offering services, Waridi passengers willing to wait for hours. Although tedious, it is the form of the work done. Therefore, not all who come to Malioboro want to feel the carriage ride. Than during the day, said Wadiri, passenger carriage services more use it at night."If during the most tourists to other locations, not to Malioboro. Yes we have to wait here, "said the man's three children recently.There seems to be a sense of pride on his face. According to residents Sewon Bantul, the carriage has contributed to enliven tourism in Yogyakarta. In fact, he continued, there appears the phrase "if it has not yet rose to Jogja carriage."Carriage services in Malioboro not have specific standards agreed by approximately 400-500 Malioro coachman carriage in the region and beyond. Everything is handed to each member according bargaining between the coachman carriage with passengers.For short distances, for example, once the average freight charge between Rp 40,000 to Rp 50,000. Rate was not set in stone. Still be dependent results bargain with passengers.Not infrequently, the coachman received under the proposal price. "A taste of the high social coachman carriage. We never force passengers [to ride], if perceived expensiveness yes baseball fine. All based compliance and agreement, "he said.The absence of benchmark rates, apparently not raised concerns among members of the community tariff wars advent carriage. They also do not worry if one of the members set a high service after panning dollars."There is an interesting problem for expensive or not. Therefore, the transactional nature between the driver with a passenger. Its size is a service or services provided, "said Waridi.Of the condition, the passengers did not get one in a day has become commonplace for Waridi and his friends."If it can not be a day, yes it can even add a sense of piety. Sustenance is set Gusti Allah, be patient and introspection. Because, sometimes there sewayah-wayah generous rewards that come or more. It is often the case, "he says.Waridi also fix blangkon installed in his head. Color of batik blangkon it looks shabby. Waridi but it still boasts a head covering. Talk blangkon, call Waridi, all the driver shall wear it. In addition to offering typical Jogja, he said, was also closely blangkon imposition of the history."It [the use blangkon] is tradition, if the driver is not wearing and caught by Gusti Yudho [GBPH Yudhaningrat] definitely reprimanded. Gusti Yudho was his very populist, often coming suddenly, Jagongan equally familiar, "he said.The story is not much different Sarbini delivered, 50. Residents Banguntapan, Bantul it swerved from a coachman carriage builder. Sarbini continue the legacy of parental effort since three years ago. Earnings every day can not be measured. Sometimes, the day just one passenger who rely on its services.In fact, in a day, Sarbini should provide money Rp 30,000 to buy a horse eat like a leaf beans and bran."If it was quiet, sometimes not at all income. Sometimes ya just Rp 30,000-Rp 40,000 if they were lucky. Which is important to buy a horse and a family meal, "he said.

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