Below, a contribution from<\/em>
TUMI \u2013 Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative.
<\/strong>It\u2019s the second of <\/em>a series of article<\/em>s<\/a> focusing on TUMI E-Bus Mission<\/a><\/em>.
Funded by the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and participated by organizations such as C40 Cities, GIZ, ICCT, UITP and WRI,<\/em>
it has the target of accelerating the transition to electric buses in the Global South.<\/em>
Sustainable Bus is TUMI E-Bus Mission media partner<\/a>.<\/strong>
Feedbacks, questions and contributions are welcome (at info@sustainable-bus.com<\/strong>)<\/em>.
Picture Credit: @al_fadhly\/Unsplash<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
That will soon change, as the government has taken steps to improve air quality and the Jakarta Transport Agency has set a goal to curb transport demand. In September 2019, the DKL Jakarta Provincial government committed to the C40\u2019s fossil fuel-free initiative and set an ambitious goal to procure 10,051 e-buses by 2030<\/strong>, with over 50% fleet electrification by 2025 and full electrification by 2030[1]<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The move follows on years of significant investments in public transportation networks<\/strong> to overcome Jakarta\u2019s car-oriented culture. Initially introduced in 2004, the Transjakarta Bus Rapid Transit network <\/strong>has expanded exponentially in recent years and now serves over 82.6 % of the city\u2019s population. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The network, which includes BRT, non-BRT, Microtrans and tourism transit saw a substantial increase in total number of routes from 2015 to 2020, growing from 29 to 248 routes across 13 corridors during this short period. The first 16 kilometers of Mass Rapid Transit were established, and the first phase of Light Rail Transit was implemented. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The DKL Jakarta Provincial government set an ambitious goal to procure 10,051 e-buses by 2030<\/strong>, with over 50% fleet electrification by 2025 and full electrification by 2030<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Combining these efforts has led to an integrated, well-connected public transportation system that provides options for most Jakarta\u2019s residents to step out of their cars. The next step towards achieving a fossil fuel-free environment in the city \u2014 and in doing so, reducing emissions significantly; is the procurement and implementation of public transport with alternative drives<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An ambitious e-bus project is now underway, with two models of electric buses having already passed the initial trial stage to ensure the vehicle conforms to Transjakarta\u2019s specifications. Assisted by CFF, Jakarta was able to consider financial models and gain perspective on the selection of routes and technology. Procurement has already begun, with the operator having received[2]<\/a> 20 of 100 e-buses from an initial delivery to date; the e-buses are in use on both BRT routes and non-BRT routes pre-selected for the pilot program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Creating a model e-bus infrastructure with TUMI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In September 2020, Jakarta committed to participate in the TUMI E-Bus Mission<\/a> as a deep dive city. The cooperation will see TUMI undertaking monitoring and evaluation during the second phase of the pilot project, assisting with upskilling the staff of Transjakarta and ensuring that procurement plan runs smoothly as the goals for 2030 approach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The city has set itself an ambitious goal with its move towards zero emissions public transportation and this became also clear during the Jakarta E-Mobility Event series that was realized in March<\/a>. Its commitment to the implementation of the e-bus as one element in its multi-pronged approach will hopefully prove an example for other mega-cities to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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[2]<\/a> Transjakarta Electric Buses to Operate in 2022 (medcom.id)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"