Winners: Clean, Reliable Transportation

FINALIST: BELIZE

The eMobility Pilot Project

The eMobility Pilot Project, led by Belize City Council’s eTransit Department with support from the EU, UNDP, and Government of Belize, transforms urban transport through electric buses to cut greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality. Two municipal eBuses operate from 5:30am to 9:00pm with GPS monitoring and real-time passenger tracking, while municipal charging stations provide overnight and opportunity charging. In July 2025 alone, eBuses carried 16,339 passengers, totaling 178,111 in one year with zero tailpipe emissions. The project creates a scalable, self-sustaining eMobility model for Belize and other small island developing states, with plans to expand eBus and eTaxi fleets and integrate solar PV through public-private partnerships.

FINALIST: JAKARTA

Advancing Sustainable Connectivity through EV Initiatives and Greater Jakarta Network Expansion

The Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta launched the Transjabodetabek initiative to expand public transport services beyond the capital, connecting key commuter cities in Greater Jakarta including Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi. The initiative reflects Jakarta’s leadership in advancing sustainable mobility by providing faster, more accessible, and integrated public transport to reduce reliance on private vehicles. Building upon Transjakarta’s established system and operational capacity, the program also aligns with the city’s electrification roadmap—100 electric buses have been deployed since 2023, with the fleet expected to reach 500 units by 2025 and achieve full electrification by 2030. The new Transjabodetabek routes are envisioned to progressively adopt electric buses, enabling low-emission mobility while enhancing cross-regional connectivity and contributing to better air quality in the metropolitan area.