Golkar Party member Prya Ramadhani, who is eyeing candidacy in the coming Jakarta gubernatorial election, has promised — if elected — to provide the capital with 1,000 buses to improve public transportation and reduce traffic congestion.
Prya, a member of Jakarta House of Regional Representatives (DPRD), said the buses would improve the quality of public transportation, which has long been criticized for its low service standards and quality.
“I will provide 1,000 buses. I see this as [achievable],” Prya said Monday as quoted by kompas.com.
He added that the Jakarta regional budget could afford the purchase.
“To provide 1,000 buses will cost about Rp 1 trillion (US$114 million). The Jakarta regional budget has up to Rp 4 trillion in idle funds,” he said.
Despite the promise and optimism, Prya has a long way to go before the election. Two other Golkar politicians, Tantowi Yahya and Azis Syamsudin, have also mentioned plans to run in election next year.
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