Prabowo distributes 25,000 electric pedicabs nationwide

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Yogyakarta (ANTARA) – President Prabowo Subianto, through the National Solidarity Movement Foundation (YGSN), distributed 25,000 electric pedicabs across Indonesia to help elderly pedicab drivers earn a living.

YGSN Deputy Chair Nanik S. Deyang said the President’s electric pedicab aid program is distributed nationally from 2026 to 2028, totaling 75,000 units.

“This year 25,000 units, in 2027 also 25,000, then in 2028 (planned) 25,000, and he (the president) said if that is still not enough, he will order more,” Deyang said at the handover of the President’s electric pedicab aid at the Bantul district government complex here on Monday.

She explained that the electric pedicabs are produced in stages by state-owned defense company PT Pindad at about Rp22 million per unit.

“Everyone will definitely get one, but in stages because the factory at PT Pindad cannot produce everything at once, and each pedicab is worth Rp22 million,” she noted.

According to her, 20,000 of the 25,000 target units have been distributed in several regions, including about 1,500 units in Yogyakarta.

“Nationwide as of today, we have distributed 20,000. In Yogyakarta there are more than 1,500 (distributed) in Sleman, Gunungkidul, and Kulon Progo. If it falls short, we will distribute more, so that all pedicabs in Yogyakarta become electric,” Deyang said.

House of Representatives (DPR) Commission IV Chair Siti Hediati Suharto said the aid targets pedicab drivers who have reached old age, meaning above 50.

“The recipients are aged 55 and above. Some are over 60, even 70. Hopefully this helps their work, because although they are elderly, they remain eager to earn a living for their families,” Suharto said.

Bantul District received a total of 400 electric pedicabs, aimed at easing elderly drivers’ work, especially on longer trips.

“You no longer have to rely entirely on your own strength to pedal. That way, you can work comfortably, keep serving passengers, and earn a living without being too drained,” she said.