Padang (ANTARA) - The emergence of modern transportation such as gocar and gojek made some traditional transportation began to be forgotten. One of them is Delman, a 3-wheeled traditional transportation that is still found in the Pasar Raya, Padang, West Sumatra.
Delman is traditional transportation that does not use machines as a means of movement but uses horses as a substitute. Formerly, delman was a public transportation tool that was very popular with the public. But since the advent of online transportation, delman enthusiasts have diminished.
Even in some areas in West Sumatra, the delman is no longer known. Besides being easy, online transportation is considered very comfortable and safe for the community. But in the highway market, Padang.Delman is still operating even though the passengers are not as many as they used to be.
One of them was Pak Man (58), a coachman who still survived until now, even though his occupants have been reduced. According to Pak Man, even though the passenger was reduced but his income from working as a coachman was still sufficient for his living expenses.
"It used to be over eight years ago, if it's now a bit slumped because of all kinds of online motorcycle taxis. There are a lot of engine vehicles now, "said Pak Man (58), a coach driver
Although lonely enthusiasts but these delmans are now more widely used for baralek parties or other formal parties. For one delman the drivers set a price of 200,000 per wagon.
The same thing was felt by the other coachman. Damrial (43). It's been 28 years as a driver, but still survives in the modern era like now. The reason is to fulfill the needs of his life and family. Even in 1 day damrial never got a rent at all.
"Daily income cannot be ascertained now. If there is a rental, get 100's of money. Baralek can get 200,000. even one day that I never could rent "said Damrial (43)
These coachmen operate from 10am to 6pm. Although there are many emerging modern transportation, these coaches keep guarding them as one of the country's traditional transportation.
Written by : Internship Student of ANTARA SUMBAR 2019 from English Department State Polytechnic of Padang
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