Part 6/9:
The Courage and Dedication of Female Drivers
A significant portion of the conversation highlights the perseverance of female drivers in Jakarta. Mbak Saidah, for instance, recounts times when she worked tirelessly from early morning to late at night, sometimes sleeping in her motorcycle in front of eateries when she was exhausted. She emphasizes the importance of her work in supporting her children’s education and living expenses.
Despite stiff competition and declining tariffs, she finds purpose and pride in her job. She notes that being a woman in this line of work imbues her with a special kind of resilience — prioritizing her children’s welfare and striving to earn every penny to provide them a better life.