Cycling to the office is given pocket money

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Residents observe a painting by the painter Vincent van Gogh which decorates the Tosari Transjakarta Bus Stop, Jakarta, Monday (18/3/2024).

Earth Day reminder urges humans - as the living beings that appeared last on Earth but caused the most damage - to make greater efforts to minimize the extreme impacts of the climate crisis.

I am lucky and grateful to be able to work at one of the climate tech start ups in Indonesia so that what we do will definitely have an impact in dealing with environmental problems. On the other hand, I am also grateful because the company we work for is creative in providing bonuses to employees in accordance with its commitment to environmental sustainability.

Recently, a company implemented a policy to provide pocket money to employees who commute to the office using public transportation, bicycles, and walking with a range of IDR 3,500 (three thousand and five hundred Rupiah) to IDR 10,000 (ten thousand Rupiah) depending on the transportation choice. For employees who use bicycles and walk, they receive a maximum allowance of IDR 10,000 per trip. Thus, if I walk from home to the office and vice versa, I will receive an allowance of IDR 20,000 per day.

For me, this is not just about the amount of money, but also as a form of appreciation and encouragement from the company to the employees to be more concerned about the environment. On the other hand, employees can also experience health benefits by cycling and walking, as well as reducing city congestion.

Prajna Delfina Dwayne, Cipaku, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta

Employees who use bicycles and pedestrians receive a maximum allowance of IDR 10,000 per way.

Flooding in Pekayon

The problem of floods in Bekasi City has been going on for a long time. Every time heavy rain occurs in the area around the Pekayon T-junction, around the red light near the Kemang View Apartment, Pakuwon Apartment, and Thamrin District Apartment and the surrounding areas are often flooded. Flooding causes traffic jams and often causes vehicles to break down and diversions require long detours.

As residents, we are greatly affected when floods come because our position at Ruko Tabayama is right next to the traffic light controller. During floods, runoff water from the Pekayon direction enters and floods the road, even entering our shop with a flood height of around 50-70cm. This recent incident has already resulted in two floods in one week, namely on April 12 and 17, 2024.

We, as residents of Bekasi, expect real action from the authorities or the Bekasi City Government to address the frequent flooding we experience. Often, we see authorities only come after the incident to check and take pictures, but there is no action. When will there be a solution?

Suseno Wiryono, Bekasi City, West Java