Kalimantan – The Nusantara Capital City Authority (OIKN) will conduct smart transportation trials in July 2024, namely autonomous vehicles,railless train and flying taxi.
Mohammed Ali Berawi, Deputy for Green and Digital Transformation of the IKN Authority, said IKN Nusantara is designed as a capital city that applies the smart city concept, based on green and sustainable principles.
So, infrastructure development will be carried out with these principles to help improve the city's operational performance and the quality of life of residents.
“IKN Nusantara will implement intelligent transportation systems (ITS) to improve efficiency and safety in mobility,” Berawi said in a statement on Sunday.
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“The IKN Authority aims to conduct trials in the intelligent transportation sector including autonomous vehicles, autonomous rail transit, and flying taxis by July 2024,” he added.
Meanwhile, United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) Director Enoh T. Ebong said his agency supports the development of IKN Nusantara.
According to him, the development of IKN Nusantara is an extraordinary work and Indonesia is doing it with dedication and commitment.
“This urban and technology panel activity is expected to support the successful development of IKN Nusantara, enable the exchange of experiences and best practices in smart city development, and open up opportunities for cooperation in planning and implementation,” Ebong concluded.
