Jakarta – Public Order Agency officers Wednesday evicted dozens of street vendors from Senen bus terminal, Central Jakarta and planned similar evictions from Jl. Melawai, South Jakarta, the administration revealed Wednesday.

In Senen, the agency deployed around 100 officers to tear down dozens of kiosks and confiscate their carts. Vendors said, however, they would continue to sell on the street.

"Not only is the eviction aimed to win the Adipura award, but it is also a routine job to clean up the neighborhood and strengthen public order," Senen district head Hidayatullah said.

South Jakarta municipality, meanwhile, told Beritajakarta.com that residents on Jl. Melawai demanded the administration remove street vendors from the area.

South Jakarta deputy mayor Budiman Simarmata said his office would organize all street vendors in the area after holding meetings with related agencies. "We'll organize the eviction as soon as possible to prevent more street vendors coming to the area," he said.