Palu, Central Sulawesi – Drivers of public transportation vehicles in Palu, the capital city of Central Sulawesi, went on strike on Thursday to demand the local government stop inter-city buses from picking up and dropping off passengers within citylimits.

The strike started at 9am Eastern Indonesian time and left thousands of commuters stranded on Palu's main streets.

"We are simply demanding the administration to take firm action against intercity buses, which pick up and drop off passengers in our area," Amin, a driver said, with his colleagues echoing support behind him.

The drivers marched to the local city council to deliver their demand.