Jakarta Provincial Government is about to accelerate auction for electronic road pricing (ERP). It is aimed to overcome traffic in the capital, especially on protocol roads.

We want to use this latest technology for Jakarta

“ERP auction should overcome traffic in Jakarta. We want to use this latest technology for Jakarta,” said Jakarta Governor, Basuki T. Purnama, Monday (4/25).

It is hoped ERP will give solution for overcoming traffic jam in Jakarta.

“That is why slow lane of Jalan Sudirman-Thamrin should be eliminated. Building’s fences are opened. Pedestrian would be able to walk on wide sidewalk,” he added.

Meanwhile, Sunardi Sinaga, Jakarta Vice Dept. of Transportation, admitted verbal administration with Ministry of Transportation will be completed this week.

“Meeting with Dept. of Regional Tax and Dept. of Civil Registration and Population will be also scheduled,” he stated