Seko's Economy Relies on "Iron Horse"

Seko's nature is really gorgeous. Unfortunately, Seko is better known for the hefty fares of its motorcycle taxis, which are believed to be the highest in the province, even in Indonesia.

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Motorcycle taxis carrying heavy loads pass a wooden bridge on a damaged road between Palandoang Hamlet and Lambiri Hamlet, Embonatana Village, Seko, North Luwu, South Sulawesi, Wednesday (28/10/2021).

Seko, an outlying subdistrict in North Luwu, South Sulawesi, has good-quality coffee, chewy organic rice, cocoa and other commodities. The nature is really gorgeous. Unfortunately, Seko is better known for the hefty fares of its motorcycle taxis, which are believed to be the highest in the province, even in Indonesia.

It was almost evening when Andika (39) arrived at Lambiri hamlet, Embotanana village, Seko, on Tuesday (26/10/2021). The motorcycle taxi driver had been driving since morning from Tugu Durian in Sabbang district, which is about 110 kilometers away.