Autonomous Trains And Flying Taxis Will Be Piloted At IKN July

(ANTARA PHOTO-M Risyal Hidayat)

JAKARTA - The issue of public transportation in IKN is a special concern in its development. The Capital Archipelago Authority (OIKN) has also conducted a trial of autonomous vehicles in the form of railless autonomous trains and flying taxis (advanced air mobility) in July this year.

"The IKN Authority has launched a trial in the smart transportation sector including autonomous vehicles, autonomous rail transits, and advanced air mobility in July 2024," said Deputy for Green Transformation and Digital Authority IKN Mohammed Ali Berawi as quoted by ANTARA, Saturday, May 4.

IKN is designed as a capital city that applies the concept of a smart city, based on green and sustainable principles. The development of infrastructure, as a critical sector, will be carried out with these principles to help improve the operational performance of the city and the quality of life of the population.

The Nusantara will implement a smart transportation system (ITS) to increase efficiency and security in mobility. The momentum of IKN development is a great opportunity for the development and mastery of ITS technology and innovative modes of transportation, such as autonomous vehicles and advanced air mobility," said Ali.

Delegation of the IKN Authority led by the Deputy for Green Transformation and Digital Authority of IKN Prof. Mohammed Ali Berawi visited Port of Long Beach in a series of Smart City Reverse Trade Mission (RTM) activities in the United States.

On the occasion, the delegation discussed with Port of Long Beach, City of Long Beach, Xtelligent, and TIG/m on the development of an environmentally friendly port (green port) and urban smart transportation system.

The IKN Authority invites Xteliigent and TIG/m to conduct proof of concept in the smart transportation sector at IKN.

The 'proof of Concept' is our strategy to ensure the best results in building IKN as a smart city. In selecting technology from various providers, we not only focus on cost optimization, but also the quality and maturity of technology, interoperability, value for money, and knowledge transfer," said Ali.

Meanwhile, Director of the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) Enoh T. Ebong expressed his agency's support in the construction of IKN.

"The development of IKN is an extraordinary job, but Indonesia does it with the best dedication and commitment. Technological and urban panel activities like this are expected to support the success of Nusantara development, enable the best exchange of experiences and practices in the development of smart cities, as well as open up opportunities for cooperation in its planning and implementation," said Enoh T. Ebong.

Economic Development Manager of Port of Long Beach Joel Perler revealed that the port took advantage of technological advances and carried out strategic collaborations with various parties as part of their strategy to develop a green port. Long Beach Port is one of the largest ports in America.

"The application of technology, such as terminals that we build without operators or terminal autonomouss, aims to support the achievement of a sustainable city development vision and achieve the near-zero carbon emission target by 2040," said Joel.