The 'Car-Free Day' initiative, designed to reduce fuel consumption and promote the culture of using public transportation at the Ministry of Oil in Iran, has been moved to Tuesdays. The Deputy Minister of Oil for Management Development and Human Resources announced in a circular to all companies and units under the Ministry of Oil that this initiative will now be implemented on Tuesdays.
Details of the Initiative and Its Goals
This initiative is being implemented to create an opportunity for saving fuel consumption and reducing urban traffic in Tehran and other cities. According to this initiative, all employees of the Ministry of Oil and its affiliated companies are required to use public transportation for commuting to their workplace. This action is in line with the President's emphasis on utilizing all capacities to manage fuel consumption in the country's executive bodies.
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Communication and Employee Participation
The relevant units are required to inform employees about the change in the day of the initiative to facilitate participation and implementation. The implementation of this initiative began on Saturday, September 28, and has gradually been adjusted to Tuesdays. It is hoped that with the effective implementation of this initiative, the culture of using public transportation among employees of the Ministry of Oil and other agencies will be promoted.
The Ministry of Oil, as the main body responsible for supplying the country's fuel, has a special responsibility in managing energy consumption, and the implementation of such initiatives can help achieve the country's macro energy goals. Additionally, this initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of energy conservation and reducing air pollution in urban communities.
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