Legislator calls for implementation of cashless parking system in Tanah Abang
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Member of the DKI Jakarta DPRD, Hardiyanto Kenneth, has requested that the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government implement a cashless parking system comprehensively in the Tanah Abang area as an initial step in addressing the rampant issue of illegal parking.
“If we talk about Jakarta, we’re confused about where to start because illegal parking is widespread. Let’s just start from Tanah Abang. Can we implement a cashless system? We must have the courage,” said Kenneth, who is also a member of the Special Committee (Pansus) on Parking Management of the DKI Jakarta Provincial DPRD, in Jakarta on Thursday.
According to him, parking regulation must begin from the point most highlighted by the public, such as Tanah Abang, which recently went viral due to the prevalence of illegal parking.
The man familiarly known as Bang Kent emphasised that the cashless system would identify between official and illegal parking, thereby facilitating enforcement against violations.
“With the cashless scheme, it will be clear which parking is official and which is illegal. The illegal ones must be dealt with firmly; if necessary, they should be arrested and rehabilitated to create a deterrent effect,” he stated.
In addition, Bang Kent said during the meeting that discussions also focused on validating and verifying data on parking tax objects to ensure accuracy and up-to-date information. This step is considered important for identifying untapped potential regional revenue.
Kent added that synergy between the legislature, executive, and parking business actors is needed to create a transparent and accountable parking management climate.
“Through this collaboration, we hope that future parking management will be more data-based with valid information, while also being able to drive sustainable increases in regional own-source revenue (PAD),” said the Member of Commission C of the DKI Jakarta DPRD.
Kent also highlighted parking management at several shopping centres in DKI Jakarta. He revealed allegations of potential regional revenue leakages and practices of valet services deemed detrimental to the public.
He stressed the importance of investigative audits of parking management vendors. With his background as a Certified Forensic Auditor (CFrA), he assessed that there is potential for deviations in parking revenue reporting submitted by third parties.
“There must be a comprehensive audit of the transaction recording system, including verification of raw data, not just aggregate reports from vendors,” he added.