Indonesia’s capital city, Jakarta, is one of the most congested in the world. In an effort to improve the dire situation on its roads, public transport heads have turned to Europe for inspiration.
Jakarta’s unbearable traffic jams cause harmful air pollution, stymie economic growth and have even contributed to the government’s decision to move the administrative centre of the country elsewhere.
But change is coming. The still-capital city now has its first metro system and its bus fleet is going to go all-electric.
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Indonesian capital turns to Europe for transport solutions
Jakarta’s traffic jams shave billions off Indonesia's economic output every year. A new focus on improving public transport and picking up tips from Europe hopes to free up the congested streets of the megacity.
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Indonesian transport boss: European buses win Jakarta hearts
European manufacturers provide the majority of the buses that service Indonesia's sprawling capital city. As Jakarta pledges to go all-electric by 2030, the city's transport heads want to stick with their current providers and also learn a thing or two from Europe.