Motorbikes reign in Jakarta's jams

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The motorcycle's star keeps rising in Indonesia, as steady economic growth and traffic chaos drive demand for the humble two-wheeler. PT Astra Honda churned out over 3.5 million of these motorcycles in Indonesia last year. But the top motorbike maker says it still can't keep up with demand. With traffic creeping along at snail's pace during rush hour, and a haphazard public transport system, Jakarta residents have turned to motorcycles to get around. Motorcycle taxi driver, Fauzi, says two-wheelers are now within the reach of most people.