130 Vehicles Undergo Free Emissions Testing at Pasar Rumput Flats

Jakarta (ANTARA) - A total of 130 motor vehicles took part in a free emissions test organised by the South Jakarta Environmental Agency (Sudin LH) at the Pasar Rumput public housing complex (Rusun) in Pasar Manggis Urban Village, Setiabudi District. “The emissions test conducted at the Pasar Rumput flats is the result of cooperation with the management, which wants the area to become a mandatory emissions testing zone,” said Tuty Ernawati Sapardin, Head of the Pollution and Environmental Damage Control Section (PPKL) of the South Jakarta Environmental Agency, on Friday. Tuty stated that in the future, residents wishing to bring their vehicles into the flats must pass an emissions test. This is expected to help effectively reduce air pollution around the housing complex. She explained that during the testing, which successfully reached 130 vehicles, including both two-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles running on petrol and diesel, 15 vehicles failed the test, comprising 11 two-wheeled vehicles and four four-wheeled vehicles. “For those that did not pass, we issued an advisory to have their vehicle emissions tested regularly,” she said. “If all residents here undergo emissions testing, the number of participating citizens will increase significantly. This certainly has the potential to make Jakarta’s air quality cleaner,” she added. The initiative is being taken to broaden service outreach while increasing public awareness of the importance of emissions testing as part of efforts to maintain urban air quality. According to her, well-maintained vehicles are not only more fuel-efficient but also produce lower emissions, thereby reducing air pollution. Emissions testing is a crucial instrument in mitigating the impact of air pollution from the transportation sector, while supporting the realisation of a healthier, cleaner, and more sustainable urban environment. Through this activity, she hopes public awareness of the importance of controlling air pollution will continue to grow.