As many as 200 vehicles took part in the Electric Vehicle Funday convoy initiated by the Transportation Ministry, Sunday (12/18). It is a form of the Jakarta Provincial Government's support for the mass use of electric vehicles in the country.

LJakarta fully supports the accelerated implementation of electric-based motorized vehicles

Jakarta Transportation Agency (Dishub) Head, Syafrin Liputo said the convoy, which covered 14.9 kilometers distance, started from the Southwest of the Monas area to the Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) East Parking Area.

"We're alerting officers to manage the the track being passed," he expressed.

He explained the Jakarta Government fully supports the accelerated implementation of electric vehicles. The support was realized, among others, by exempting electric vehicles from the vehicle ownership transfer fee (BBNKB) taxes since last January and freeing entry into odd-even traffic policy areas, as well as free parking in several locations.

His party is also trying to provide charging station facilities for these electric-based motorized vehicles.

"Jakarta fully supports the accelerated implementation of electric-based motorized vehicles," he asserted.

Faisus Sabar Budiman, a person with disabilities expressed his pride and pleasure in participating in the event.

According to him, the use of electric-based motor vehicles is very important to reduce air pollution in Jakarta.

"Happy to be here. Hopefully, it can attract Jakarta residents to switch to using electric vehicles in order to reduce air pollution. I also appreciate the Government for using several electric buses for public transportation," he continued.

The convoy was also joined by several Indonesian celebrities and state officials, such as artist Raffi Ahmad; racer Rifat Helmy Sungkar; House of Representatives Speaker Puan Maharani; Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Minister Bintang Puspayoga; and Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Arifin Tasrif.