Basuki Investigates On-Street Parking System in Kemang

Jakarta Governor, Basuki T Purnama put a suspicion of government officials involved in setting the on-street parking rates in Kemang, South Jakarta. Rates of up to Rp 40 thousand is highly detrimental to the residents.

There must be official involved. In Jakarta, all the people are smart in everything about money

"There must be official involved. In Jakarta, all the people are smart in everything about money," said Basuki, at City Hall, Monday (8/8).

But he will try to investigate it, that is by installing a TPE machine at the on-street parking location. He would take over its management. "This is why I like to joke as a governor where I don't need a very clever brain, but muscle," he asserted.

Revenue of On-Street Parking Increased Signigicantly

He cited the machine that has been installed in several locations can absorb tax revenue sharply. It can eliminate the leak, because the parking revenue directly deposited into the local treasury.

He also intends to install another machine in Kemang area. The parking user would be charged around Rp 40 thousand. Whereas the existing parking attendant is not wearing uniform and giving parking ticket.