Abstract:

Indonesian President Mr Joko Widodo has identified electric vehicles (EVs) as a key technology in efforts to ensure quality of life and health in the country amid transport-driven economic growth. Meanwhile, the city of Jakarta is taking steps to accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in this decade. This briefing addresses policies the Indonesian government could adopt to accelerate the transition to battery-electric buses (BEBs), which offer a clear opportunity to provide cleaner and wider public transit services. These policies are primarily focused on the national level, with some discussion of policies enacted at the municipal level.