Take public transport, or no promotion: Jakarta civil servants forced to ditch their wheels to work

Civil servants are expected to share their proof of compliance in the form of selfies. -- PHOTO: REUTERS

JAKARTA (The Straits Times/ANN): Civil servants in Indonesia’s capital city must take public transport to work on Wednesdays, or risk losing a promotion.

The order that kicked in on April 30 is part of a policy introduced by Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung aimed at reducing traffic congestion and air pollution – two major issues plaguing the city.