Basuki Interested to Electric Bus Made in Finland

Jakarta Governor, Basuki "Ahok" T Purnama Jakarta recently welcomed a visit of the President of Finland, Sauli Niinisto Vainamo, at City Hall. On that occasion, both discussed about electric bus and waste water management in Finland, where it will be applied in Jakarta someday.

The important thing is we (Ahok and President of Finland) talk about electric bus

"The important thing is we (Ahok and President of Finland) talk about electric bus," expressed Ahok, at City Hall, Wednesday (11/4).

President of Finland to Visit City Hall

According to Ahok, the electric bus can be used for Transjakarta bus and other buses. It can save energy. Finland's own target in 2050 is no more oil-fueled vehicle.

"They intend to eliminate oil-fueled vehicle in their country. So, we can imitate it," he told.

Aside that, he furthered, the meeting also discussed about waste water management. Finland is one of the best countries in this sector. "President of Finland also talked about waste water management," he continued.

Ahok acknowledged PT Jakarta Propertindo to conduct cooperation with business to business (B to B). It is expected could be realized next year. "We pointed Jakpro for cooperation with them in terms of waste water management, trash management, and electric bus. I hope it could be realized next year," he expressed.

If the cooperation is unfavorable, the city administration will purchase back. It is set in Presidential Decree No. 38/2015 on government cooperation with business entities in the provision of infrastructure.

"I've told them that it does not visible, so why I appoint Jakpro if it will not worthy in the business, we purchase back," he closed.