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Jakarta Transport Council Proposes $0.30 Flat Fare, Monthly Subscription

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • - Jakarta's transportation council (DTKJ) proposed a flat fare of 5,000 Indonesian rupiah for all Transjakarta services, including BRT, non-BRT, and Mikrotrans.
  • DTKJ also suggested a monthly subscription fee of 200,000 rupiah, which would be cheaper than accumulating daily fares for regular commuters.
  • This proposal aims to adjust Transjakarta's fare structure, considering it remains within a reasonable percentage of household expenditure.

The Jakarta Transportation Council (DTKJ) has proposed a new fare structure for the Transjakarta bus system. The council suggests a flat rate of 5,000 Indonesian rupiah (approximately $0.30 USD) per trip, which would cover all Transjakarta services, including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), non-BRT, and Mikrotrans.

DTKJ Chairman Sugihardjo stated that this proposed fare has been carefully studied and is considered reasonable. He explained that the 5,000 rupiah fare represents about 10.4 percent of a household's total expenditure, which he deems within a normal range.

In addition to the per-trip fare, DTKJ is also pushing for the implementation of a monthly subscription plan. This plan would offer a special, lower price compared to the cumulative cost of daily fares. Sugihardjo calculated that for individuals commuting 25 days a month, the current accumulated cost could reach 250,000 rupiah. The proposed subscription fee is 200,000 rupiah per month, offering a potential saving.

The council's proposals come as the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government continues to offer transportation subsidies to private sector employees earning below 6.2 million rupiah per month who possess a Jakarta Worker Card (KJP). These subsidized individuals currently enjoy free travel on public transport, including Transjakarta, MRT, and LRT Jakarta.

I have calculated that with a fare of 5,000 rupiah, it is still a very reasonable fare, around 10.4 percent (of total household expenditure), right?

— SugihardjoChairman of DTKJ, explaining the affordability of the proposed 5,000 rupiah fare.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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