Basuki Requested BI's Support to Issue Jakarta One Card
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Reported by Erna Martiyanti | Translated by Trias Risangayu
Reported by Erna Martiyanti | Translated by Trias Risangayu
Jakarta Governor, Basuki T Purnama asked for support from Bank Indonesia in the capital city to issue Jakarta one card.
We expect BI can assist us in issuing the multi-purpose card as soon as possible
“We expect BI can assist us in issuing the multi-purpose card as soon as possible,” he said, when he led executive meeting at City Hall, Monday (12/14).
Basuki disclosed that Jak-One card issuance was inspired from the use of multi-purpose card in Hongkong with card name, Octopus card.
City to Create Multipurpose Card Transaction“So, I hope they allow us to issue Jakarta One,” he hoped.
Basuki added, the card will simplify transaction process for residents.
“This help us to grant aid for residents, however we also let underprivileged residents to grab Transjakarta bus for free,” he expressed.
Moreover, he would also engage several banks to make it more flexible. “We’ll engage BRI, Mandiri, BCA,” he closed