up until now, commonly used modes of transport include three-wheeled taxis known as baji.hared taxis known as oncot. and standard automobile taxis. they're all required to get operating permits from the ministry of transportation. all of these vehicles use yellow number plates. jhonson yusup is 35. two years ago he started to drive a standard taxi. while waiting for passengers, the taxi drivers often discuss how difficult it's become to earn a living. in december 2015, local media reported that the minister of transportation had decided to ban online motorbike taxis. the reason given at the time was that under the current law taxis must have at least three wheels and a permit from the ministry of transportation. as online motorbike taxis do not meet these conditions, they're illegal and should be banned. the following day, president w idodo asked the minister to rescind this order. >> translator: i really don't want to make any decision that will penalize or hurt anyone. i'm aware that the public needs these motorbike taxis. >> current law does not recognize motorbikes as