People Outside Jakarta Began Flocking to Jakarta E-Prix in Ancol
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Maria Inggita
The Jakarta International E-Prix Circuit (JIEC) in Ancol, North Jakarta was packed with people who want to watch the 2022 Jakarta E-Prix on Saturday (6/4).
I came from Bandung to Jakarta in order to watch the 2022 Jakarta E-Prix
They started arriving at the location by taking a bus that had been prepared by the Jakarta Government since 8 AM. The spectators who came to the event were from various regions of Indonesia.
One of them was Hari (38), a resident from Bandung who came with his wife to watch his favorite racer from the Mercedes-Benz EQ team Nyck de Vries competes in the race.
Transjakarta Provides Free Shuttle Buses for Formula E Spectators"I came from Bandung to Jakarta to watch the 2022 Jakarta E-Prix. I am very enthusiastic. It is amazing," he expressed.
On the other hand, Mila Agustina (36), a spectator who came from Tulungagung, East Java admitted to accompanying her husband to watch Formula E. She assessed the event carried the environmental sustainability movement by campaigning for environmentally-friendly vehicles.
"By holding this event, people will know about environmentally-friendly vehicles that can be used later," she said.
A similar thing also came out from Evan (22), a Formula E spectator from Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. It is an important moment in the history of Jakarta's journey toward an environmentally-friendly city.
"This is 100 percent sustainable energy. Not only the racing car but in Ancol area as well," he stated.
He was enthusiastic about watching the international electric car racing event. Moreover, his favorite racer, Nyck de Vries is also competing in the eighth series of Formula E.
"The race is participated by famous racers. Hopefully, the racing tournament can continue in the future," he mentioned.
