Orange Is the New Bro: How the Transjakarta 1A Harassers Failed at Being Human
I’ve always thought the biggest challenge of riding the Transjakarta was just waiting for a bus that never shows up or wrestling with aunties who possess superhuman strength. I was wrong. The real challenge is sharing oxygen with d*generate humans who can’t keep their morals in check in public.
This week, my timeline (and probably yours too) was flooded with news about HW and FTR. These two "red flag" specimens just 'debuted' in orange jumpsuits after being arrested by the North Jakarta Metro Police. Why? Because they felt the crowded 1A route (Pantai Maju - Balai Kota) was the perfect spot for an obscene act—m*sturbating behind a female passenger.
Absolutely f*cking disgusting.
Public Spaces Are Getting Toxic
Imagine being exhausted after work, blasting music to escape the harsh reality of Jakarta for a moment, only to be terrorized by two guys whose brains seem to have been left in the Stone Age. Their actions aren't just a legal violation; they represent how safety in public transport is increasingly becoming a luxury.
HW and FTR didn't just have a 'slip-up.' Doing something like that in a crowd requires a twisted kind of audacity. It’s a revolting form of dominance. They thought they could get away with it because the bus was packed. They thought in the dark and the density, they could be invisible predators.
Justice Served (For Now)
Fortunately, in the "everyone has a camera" era, they couldn't hide. The power of viral netizen justice and the swift response of Transjakarta officers ensured this duo didn't get to film a sequel. The police acted fast. Now, HW and FTR are officially suspects. They’ll be tasting the cold bars of a prison cell, which, frankly, feels too 'luxurious' compared to the trauma they inflicted on the victim.
My message to you all: Public transport is a safe space, not your fcking playground.* If you can’t control yourself, stay caged at home. And to the passengers, never be afraid to scream. Because in this city, our voices are the only thing keeping us safe.
