Traffic In Jakarta Is Getting Dense, Odd-Even Rule Is Still Being Held

JAKARTA - Metro Jaya Police and the Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta have not yet discussed the re-enactment of the odd-even rule even though the traffic flow in the capital city has begun to show congestion.

"Until now there has been no discussion regarding this matter," said Traffic Directorate of Metro Jaya Police, Grand Commissioner Sambodo Purnomo Yogo when confirmed, as reported by Antara, Wednesday, April 21.

Sambodo assessed that the traffic density in Jakarta and its surroundings in the last few days was triggered by the simultaneous movement of people before breaking the fast during the holy month of Ramadan.

"Congestion is due to the movement of vehicles at the same time. During the fasting month people want to break their fast at home, so on average starting at 16.00 west Indonesia time, it is getting crowded," he said.

On a separate occasion, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government has not planned to re-enforce the vehicle restriction policy based on odd and even police numbers, even though traffic conditions in the capital city are currently experiencing congestion again.

"Later we will consider (reintroducing). But so far, the policy we have taken (elimination of odd-even) has gone through a process of research studies, discussions, and surveys. We always hear from all parties," said Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta Ahmad Riza Patria in Jakarta, Wednesday, April 7.

Netizen criticized the removal of odd-even restrictions because Jakarta traffic-jammed again in the last few days.

As some netizens have said on the Instagram account @dishubdkijakarta. "The streets in Jakarta have started to jam. It's normal as if there is no Covid," said netizen @boncu15_.

Other accounts even feel confused if they later get a police ticket on the grounds of odd-even regulations even though this policy is not enforced.

"Until when? How will I talk to the police who ticketed me to take responsibility for this post?" said the account @yosei_sama.