Some 64 vehicles passing along Jalan RA Kartini, Pondok Pinang Urban Village underwent a random emission test held by Jakarta Environment Agency (LH). As a result, 11 failed the test.

 Improving air quality is a shared responsibility

South Jakarta LH Sub-agency's Pollution and Environmental Damage Control Section Head, Tuty Ernawati detailed the vehicles tested for emissions consisted of 18 gasoline-powered four-wheeled vehicles, 10 diesel-powered four-wheeled vehicles, and 35 motorbikes.

"10 motorbikes and one petrol-powered car are declared to have failed the test," she expressed, Thursday (10/17).

She urged drivers to always maintain their vehicles properly so that exhaust emissions remain up to standard and do not contribute to increased air pollution.

"Yesterday's free emission test involved 30 joint personnel from South Jakarta Metro Police Traffic Unit and South Jakarta Transportation Sub-agency," she explained.

According to her, it is one of Jakarta Government's efforts to improve air quality.

"Improving air quality is a shared responsibility. Good air will make us healthier," she explained.

The emission test received appreciation from one of the residents, Gusti (34).

"Luckily, I do regular servicing, so the motorbike is getting better and doesn't smoke too much," he stated.