This project provides a soft-loan credit scheme for the conversion of nearly 1,000 fuel-guzzling, exhaust-pumping, and hazardous public minivans known locally as “Angkot”. Until now public minivans, which carry up to 15 passengers at a time crammed into a tiny cabin, have relied on petrol. Converting Angkot engines to use compressed natural gas (CNG) instead of petrol will cut their carbon monoxide emissions by up to 90% and provide savings of up to Rp 10 million per vehicle – thus, potentially doubling drivers’ earnings (typically less than Rp 50,000 a day). This initiative could help reduce government petrol subsidies by up to Rp 9.3 trillion a year by 2014, and also help change West Java’s current status as one of the worst provinces in Indonesia in terms of fuel consumption. I am confident that this project will be a success due to my background in banking and experience leading the Books for Buddy organization. The plan includes setting up training centres for owners, drivers, government officials and consumers to improve awareness, and bring about cultural change. The Transportation Ministry has already provided grants for 400 converter kits for public minivans. IndoMobil, the national distributor of the Suzuki brand, has also offered to provide manufacturer support, while local Bank Jabar Banten, BPRS and HIK are standing by with leasing guarantees for vehicles and kits.