Civil servants in Jakarta required to take public transport on Wednesdays

Workers risk losing promotion if they do not heed governor's work commute order

- Rhea Yasmine

JAKARTA - Civil servants in Indonesia's capital city must take public transport to work on Wednesdays, or risk losing a promotion.

The order that kicked in on April 30 is part of a policy introduced by Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung aimed at reducing traffic congestion and air pollution — two major issues plaguing the city.

"For anyone who violates this policy while I'm in charge for at least the next five years, don't expect a promotion," Mr Pramono was quoted as saying by Jakarta Globe on May 8.

"We want this to become not just an order, but (also) a new lifestyle for employees. Public transportation is the future of Jakarta."

The Governor's Instruction No. 6 of 2025 on the Use of Mass Public Transportation for Employees within the Jakarta Provincial Government was signed on April 23.

Civil servants are expected to share their proof of compliance in the form of selfies.

Mr Pramono warned that those who arrive at their office in a private vehicle will not be allowed to park.