“They can own a car and drive to work, but they must cycle when travelling to do their work,” South Jakarta city spokesman Ahmad Sotar said.
“This is compulsory. Cycling will not only reduce pollution and global warming, but also promote good health,” he added.
“The officials can also get to know their residents better since now they can cycle through the narrow alleyways to reach their homes. They can’t do so if they drive,” Sotar said.

Sotar said the officials do not have to cycle to attend to emergency calls.
“But it is no excuse to say they are too old and sick to cycle. That means they are also too old and sick to perform their duties and should therefore be replaced,” he said.
“We will ask the residents to be our eyes and ears and tell us if the officials cycle or drive,” Sotar said.

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