Bima Arya Launches Odd-Even Policy To Overcome Crowds In Bogor, Deputy Governor Of DKI: We Are Not

JAKARTA - Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta, Ahmad Riza Patria, said that his party would not follow the policy of the Mayor of Bogor, which implements odd-even on weekends.

Because, currently DKI is implementing phase two of the implementation of restrictions on community activities (PPKM) which has been extended from January 26 to February 8.

"Odd-even is not (applied). We are still implementing the current program until February 8," said Riza at PMI DKI, Central Jakarta, Friday, February 5.

Riza said that the Governor of DKI Jakarta had held discussions with the DKI Regional Leadership Communication Forum (Forkopimda) and experts.

"Later, we will decide which is the best. In principle, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government wants to provide the best service, prevention, handling and handling of COVID to the public," he said.

Furthermore, Riza said that the cure rate for COVID-19 in DKI has reached 89.6 percent. Then, the death rate was 1.6 percent.

In addition, currently DKI has added five COVID-19 referral hospitals. So, currently there are 106 hospitals serving patients infected with the corona virus.

"However, we convey that no matter how good the facilities we provide, the more important thing is for the community itself to obey the discipline of implementing health protocols," he said.

Previously, Bogor Mayor Bima Arya Sugiarto imposed an even number of vehicles every weekend starting on Saturday, February 6.

"Saturday, Sunday odd, even and the next week Friday, Saturday, Sunday we will apply the odd-even policy, for all four-wheeled and two-wheeled vehicles in the city of Bogor," said Bima Arya.

The application is carried out on the even date, so only vehicles with even plates are allowed to pass. Likewise on odd dates, vehicles with odd plates can pass.

"Make sure you will only be allowed to enter and drive in Bogor City if your number plate matches that date. to reduce the crowd as much as possible in the city of Bogor, "he continued.

Bima Arya said that the odd-even application of this vehicle was to suppress the mobility of residents. This policy came into effect on Saturday, February 6 in all major roads in Bogor City.

This policy is exempted for ambulance vehicles, fire engines, public transportation, food / fuel transportation, government service vehicles.