DKI Provincial Government Discourses On Providing Disincentive Vehicle Taxes Not Passing Emission Tests

JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government is preparing an emission-based vehicle tax policy through the preparation of a study on the value of the environmental pollution coefficient (KPL). This instrument is designed to be the basis for the imposition of disincentives for vehicles that do not pass the emission test.

The Special Staff of the Governor of DKI for Development and City Planning, Nirwono Joga, said that the preparation of the KPL study involved various elements so that the methodology was strong and accountable.

"The preparation process involves researchers, academics, cross OPD, industry, associations, and NGO so that the methodology used is solid and the results of the analysis can be scientifically and wisely accounted for," said Nirwono in his statement, Friday, November 28.

He explained that this policy is part of the DKI Provincial Government's emission control strategy. A number of supporting regulations are also being prepared, ranging from strengthening low emissions zones, progressive electronic parking, to electronic road pricing (ERP).

Nirwono reminded that the flow of vehicles from the buffer zone is a big challenge for controlling Jakarta's emissions. Therefore, he considered that this issue needed a cross-regional approach.

"KPL studies are not only aimed at increasing the number of vehicles participating in emission tests, but also encouraging people to switch to public transportation," he explained.

Continuing, the Head of the DKI Jakarta Environmental Agency, Asep Kuswanto, said that the KPL study was a mandate for national regulation, including PP Number 22 of 2021 and Permendagri Number 8 of 2024 which regulates emission-based vehicle taxes. He emphasized that motorized vehicles are still the main source of air pollution in the capital city.

"With this policy, vehicle owners are expected to be more disciplined in caring for vehicles and conducting emission tests so as not to be exposed to disincentives in the form of additional coefficients in PKB," he said.

Meanwhile, BRIN researcher Rizqon Fajar assessed that the transportation sector contributed around 44 percent of pollutant emissions in Jakarta. Most of the vehicles are considered not to meet the latest emission standards, ranging from motorbikes to trucks and diesel buses.

"This condition shows the need for tightening emission-based regulations," he said.

He encouraged the DKI Provincial Government to establish special technical rules regarding KPL, including regulating emission coefficients, emission weights, and vehicle age in emission-based PKB calculations.

Rizqon also assessed that data integration is a key factor so that policies run effectively. The emission test system needs to be connected to DLH, Samsat, and ETLE so that test results can directly affect the amount of tax paid by vehicle owners.

Rizqon added that the availability of certified emission test workshops and operator training must be improved, accompanied by wider socialization to the community.

"The success rate of this policy really depends on understanding and public participation through consistent education on various channels, ranging from social media to communities and public spaces," he concluded.