Jakarta Transportation Council Proposes Fare Hikes for Transjakarta and Mikrotrans

The Jakarta Transportation Council (DTKJ) has proposed adjusting public transport fares, suggesting an increase for Transjakarta buses to Rp5,000 and introducing a Rp2,000 fare for Mikrotrans, which currently operates for free. DTKJ Chairman Sugihardjo presented the proposal, which is based on a study for a single, integrated fare system within Jakarta.

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The amount for within Jakarta, we propose Rp5,000.

Sugihardjo explained that the proposed Rp5,000 fare for Transjakarta services, including integrated Mikrotrans, BRT, and non-BRT routes, aims to simplify and potentially reduce costs for passengers. He highlighted that under the current system, passengers transferring between services often pay more than the proposed integrated fare. For example, a Rp3,500 BRT fare plus a transfer could exceed the new Rp5,000 flat rate.

Additionally, DTKJ proposed a Rp10,000 fare for Transjabodetabek services, which would also integrate with Transjakarta. This move is part of a broader effort to integrate various public transport modes, potentially including the LRT and MRT in the future.

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If, for example, the BRT fare is Rp3,500 and then you transfer to a non-BRT, how much more do you pay? Rp3,500 twice, so Rp7,000. If now with Rp5,000, does the cost go up or down?

For Mikrotrans, the proposed Rp2,000 fare aims to ensure more accurate passenger data and prevent potential manipulation, which can occur when services are free. Currently, passengers must tap their electronic money cards for record-keeping, but the free nature of the service might lead to inaccurate counts.

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We encourage tariff adjustments but it must be balanced with service quality improvement. We have proposed this.

Sugihardjo emphasized that these fare adjustments are still under review and are contingent upon improvements in service quality. He stated that the proposed tariff increases must be accompanied by enhanced service to maintain passenger comfort and satisfaction.

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If it's only for short distances, just taking Mikrotrans, the fare is Rp2,000. We propose Rp2,000.