He delivered this information during the commemoration of World Bike Day at Banteng Square, Jakarta, Friday.
"We need to work together to reduce environmental problems by taking action at the regional level," Baswedan emphasized.
The ambassadors who attended the commemoration after cycling together comprised British Ambassador Owen Jenkins, Indian Ambassador Manoj Kumar, Turkish Ambassador Askin Asan, and representatives from the Russian and South African embassies.
On the occasion, Baswedan explained that the Jakarta government was targeting all public transportation fleets to gradually become environment-friendly by 2030.
"Currently, there are 30 electric bus fleets, and this year, we have reached 100 units," he added.
As an initial step, the provincial government is promoting public transportation by making fleet and regional arrangements to offer comfort to passengers.
Currently, the number of people using means of public transportation increased, from 42 percent in 2016 to 82 percent this year, Baswedan stated.
Apart from the fleet and regional arrangement, his side also transforms vehicles from fossil fuel-based to electricity-based ones that are more environmentally friendly.
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This year, the regional government has readied 30 electric TransJakarta buses, and it is targeted to reach 100 units in 2022. By the end of 2030, all means of mass transportation in Jakarta are expected to become electric.
His side also encourages the use of bicycles through the construction of bicycle lanes, which currently reach around 250 kilometers. He is optimistic that 500 kilometers of bicycle lanes would be built in Jakarta.
In addition, for a period of four years, his side has built and renovated more than 100 parks.
"Hence, it produces more oxygen and clean air. On one hand, it reduces pollution and increases air quality. We hope Jakarta would become a healthy and environmentally friendly city," Baswedan concluded.
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Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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