TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Jakarta Governor Joko "Jokowi" Widodo started his activity by riding a bike to the office. As planned, he would make it as an annual activity every Friday in order to give example to residents.
"Every Friday, I'll ride a bike," said Jokowi at Jakarta City Hall, Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan, Central Jakarta, Friday.
He left the official house on Jl. Taman Suropati, Menteng, Central Jakarta, at 6.30 AM. He was accompanied by dozens of other cyclists incorporated in Bike to Work community toward City Hall. For a distance of about 2 km, he only took 30 minutes. At that time, he wore a white shirt combined yellow batik shirt.
Jokowi admitted he felt uncomfortable with a fairly tight escort. He also took the initiative to monitor Jakarta condition alone without escort. "I don't want to be escorted. in inspecting Jakarta, I am more comfortable riding a bike," he expressed.
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