it's part and parcel of everyday life for taxi driver sudirno. he's used to tailbacks and frustrated passengers. during rush hour, the average speed is under 10 kilometers per hour. the best approach is to stay cool and try to be patient. >> all taxi drivers have taken part in anti-stress training. we need to be patient. if we get mad or excited, it's bad for business. we work on the streets,. we need to have our anger under control! >> but they're not the only ones who need to be patient. we're at the city planning authority, visiting a man who's facing an uphill battle. every day, another 300 cars and 1000 motorbikes join the city's already clogged streets. how long does it take izhar chaidir to get to work? >> 2 to 3 hours. in the morning and in the afternoon. i spend at least five to six hours a day. everybody in jakarta is having their breakfast in the car. >> experts predict that the city will be gridlocked by 2014. but the government continues to promote private car ownershop with gas subsidies. >> the people can use their cars at weekends