Some 498 vehicles underwent an emissions test on Tuesday (10/3) in an effort to reduce air pollution in the capital. The emissions test was held at Ragunan Bus Terminal, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, where it has been ongoing from September 12 to October 3, 2023.

Every day the interest of vehicle owners is quite high

Jagakarsa PKB Unit Head, Fatchuri said it was free of charge and was open every Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 12 PM.

"Every day the interest of vehicle owners is quite high," he expressed.

He mentioned the vehicles tested for emissions during this period ranged from 20 to 35 units per day.

"Hopefully what we do will have a good impact on supporting air improvements in Jakarta," he hoped.

Jagakarsa PKB Unit Field Coordinator, Ade Erwin explained that from 498 vehicles, 143 were cars and 355 were motorbikes. Then 27 failed the test and would be directed to undergo routine or periodic maintenance at an official workshop for stable exhaust gas.

"Vehicles that pass are given a certificate. The data is also connected to the Jakarta Environmental Agency's database," he stated.