Minister Budi Karya talks about public electric vehicles

Jakarta, VIVA – The use of electric public transport is becoming increasingly important in Jakarta as a solution to the growing problems of air pollution and traffic congestion.

Transport Minister Budi Karya Sumadi stressed that implementing electric vehicles (EV) as mass transportation in the capital is not an easy task.

To implement the blue sky program and create a healthy environment, cooperation from various parties is necessary, including the government, transportation providers and the community.

“Using electric vehicles as transportation is not easy for most people. We need to expand the space for electric vehicles,” he said, as quoted by VIVA on its website. TribunanewsThursday, August 29, 2024.

This statement shows the importance of coordination between various parties to achieve Jakarta’s goal of becoming a cleaner and more sustainable city.

The Minister of Transport also explained that the Ministry of Transport has initiated specific measures to support the use of electric vehicles in the field of public transport.

One of the important efforts is to require that urban public transport be electric vehicles. According to him, this movement has been observed with the presence of electric buses, cars and motorcycles in several regions.

“We started by introducing electric buses, cars and motorcycles as part of the city’s public transport,” he said.

But he also stressed that for this program to be successful, the availability of supporting infrastructure, such as charging stations, must be increased.

The Minister of Transport hopes that this effort will accelerate the transition to environmentally friendly transport, which will not only help reduce carbon emissions but also create more comfortable life in the city.