Jakarta Governor Boasts Jakarta's Transportation to NYC Mayor
Jakarta Governor revealed he boasted about Jakarta's public transportation system being superior to New York's during a meeting with the NYC Mayor. He explained the challenges of Jakarta's transit system, which handles millions of commuters daily, and efforts to encourage a shift to public transport.
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