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Jakarta's Car Free Day Adjusts Schedule Starting June 7
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Jakarta's Car Free Day Adjusts Schedule Starting June 7

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Jakarta's Car Free Day (CFD) will operate under a new schedule starting Sunday, June 7, 2026.
  • The Sudirman-Thamrin route will run from 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
  • The Rasuna Said route will be open from 5:30 AM to 9:00 AM, offering more time for activities.

Jakarta's popular Car Free Day (CFD) is set to implement a new operational schedule beginning Sunday, June 7, 2026. The change, announced by the DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency, aims to provide residents with more time for recreational activities and promote a healthier lifestyle.

The Sudirman-Thamrin corridor, a main artery for the event, will now host CFD from 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM. This extension offers an additional hour for participants to enjoy walking, cycling, and community events. Similarly, the Rasuna Said route will also commence earlier, running from 5:30 AM to 9:00 AM, giving attendees ample opportunity to engage in various activities in a vehicle-free environment.

More time for exercise, relaxing with family, enjoying community performances, and experiencing a greener, more comfortable Jakarta atmosphere. Let's make HBKB part of your healthy lifestyle. See you at HBKB!

— DKI Jakarta Transportation AgencyEncouraging residents to participate in the adjusted Car Free Day schedule.

"More time for exercise, relaxing with family, enjoying community performances, and experiencing a greener, more comfortable Jakarta atmosphere. Let's make HBKB part of your healthy lifestyle. See you at HBKB!" the Transportation Agency stated in a social media post. The agency emphasized that the adjusted hours are intended to enhance the experience for all participants.

Budi Awaludin, the Head of the DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency, highlighted that the implementation of CFD on Jalan HR Rasuna Said is part of an effort to create a healthier, more comfortable, and environmentally friendly public space. He encouraged residents to explore this new experience while assuring them that traffic engineering and public transportation support would be in place to ensure smooth mobility for those not participating in the event. Alternative routes and public transport options will be available.

We invite Jakarta residents to experience a new way of activities on the HR Rasuna Said corridor which is healthier and more comfortable. At the same time, we ensure that community mobility remains smooth through traffic engineering and public transportation support that has been prepared.

— Budi AwaludinHead of the DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency, explaining the initiative for Rasuna Said.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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