On Yer Bike….

Are we going green, South Jakarta's Mayor would like us to think so, after issuing probably the most hated proclamation to his staff recently.

Apparently, district heads of South Jakarta must cycle when performing their duties.

"This decision affects village and sub-district heads, as well as their representatives. This is compulsory," I wonder if it includes himself.

This ruling was apparently one of the ways his office is contributing to the effort to reduce the problems associated with increasing global warming.

Now, correct me if I am wrong but would it not be more effective to stamp down on the buses and trucks plying South Jakarta spewing their filth ridden exhaust.

He also claimed that “Aside from the helping the environment, this ruling will improve the health of officials. By cycling, the officials could further explore the narrow alleyways of the area and would learn more intimately about the lives of residents.”

 

More intimately, one wonders exactly what he was thinking off…… 

To soften the blow he continued with “The ruling does not forbid officials from owning or driving a car. They are allowed to take their car to the office, but when they need to travel in the area on business, they must leave their car behind and use a bicycle.”

But, altruism and care for the health of his employee’s flew out the window with the next statement.

“The government will not give the officials funds to buy a bike. They can buy it themselves, if not, they could borrow their son's bike, if not, they could borrow their neighbours'"

I spotted one “son” who may not think this is a good idea yesterday!

So far I have not seen anyone paying any attention to this rule, but what the fuck do you expect around here….