the capital city of Indonesia offers different kind of vacation than other places in Indonesia. As a capital city, Jakarta is like metropolitan city with high buildings and also traffic jam.
For you who want to explore Jakarta Indonesia but don't want to deal with traffic jam, Jakarta offers Public transport such as Subway Train (Commuterline), Bus (Transjakarta), LRT & MRT (coming soon), Angkot/Mikrolet, Conventional Taxi, Online Taxi & Motorcycle (Ojek Online), Bajaj, Ojek Sepeda (Bicycle), Kopaja/Kopami and more!
The good news is Jakarta Public Transport is getting better day after day! Here's some tips to explore Jakarta by public transport :
1. Commuterline Indonesia (Commuter Train)
Commuterline Map
This is one of my favorite public transportation in Jakarta! You can go to place to place with no traffic jam, exact schedule and traveling time, faster and cheap! Haha The basic fare is IDR 3.000 for the first 25km and additional IDR 1.000 for next 10 km (valid for mutliply). The fare is start from IDR 3.000 to IDR 7.000 for traveling by Comuterline Jakarta For ticket you can use :
- Single trip card (Tiket Harian Berjaminan) You must pay extra IDR 10.000 (as deposit & refundable) + your fare. You can take your deposit after arrived at your destination station. One card per passenger
- Multi Trip Card (Kartu Multi Trip)
You can purchase the Multi Trip Card with IDR 25.000 (IDR 20.000 (not refundable) for the card and IDR 5.000 for the balance). With this card you can tap in and tap out everywhere, no need to queue to take your deposit back. If your card balance were not enough, you can top up the card on vending machine with minimum IDR 10.000. The vending machine won't give you the change (please consider your top up amount) and make sure your money is in a good condition. One card per passenger
- Bank Electronic Money
Now, you can use Electronic Money from several bank such as Flazz (BCA), E-Money (Bank Mandiri), Tap Cash (BNI), Brizzi (BRI). Minimum balance is IDR 5.000 for tap in on the gate. The system just like Multi Trip Card. One card one passenger. You can buy or top up those card in their bank office or minimart, you can also us them to buy things in minimart, supermart or other merchant who provide Flazz, E-money, Tap Cash, Brizzi Card. This Card can also be used to take a ride on Transjakarta Bus.
2. Transjakarta (Bus Rapid Transit)
Transjakarta is now better as their new tagline #KiniLebihBaik (#NowBetter). Sterile Track (for several track), new buses, good air conditioner, better system, more buses, more route and you can see the arriving time of the bus on monitor <3
For riding Transjakarta you must use Bank Electronic Card (can be used for multiple passenger) or you can buy E-Money (Bank Electronic Card) in the counter for IDR 40.000 (IDR 20.000 for the card (non-refundable) + IDR 20.000 (card balance)). You can top up in Mandiri ATM, minimart (extra charge IDR 1.000) or in Transjakarta Counter (extra charge IDR 1.500).
Several Feeder Bus accept payment in cash or with Flazz BCA only. You must pay on the Bus Officer (Bus Conductor).
4. Bajaj / Bajay
6. Online Ojek/Taxi (Online Motorcycle Taxi)
Several Feeder Bus accept payment in cash or with Flazz BCA only. You must pay on the Bus Officer (Bus Conductor).
Transjakarta Feeder (small bus)
Transjakarta Minitrans (small bus)
For you who want to experience the taste of Jakarta, you can try this transportation. Angkot has it's own route, differentiated by number, so, don't get it wrong.
Angkot doesn't have official stop, that's mean you can stop wherever you want to stop by say "kiri bang!" or "kiri ya bang". For get in to Angkot you just need to stand on the side of the road then lift your hand or you can find the Angkots who wait for the seat being seated.
For the fare ... this is a mystery. The basic fare is IDR 4.000 (for short distance), for longer distance .... only God and the driver know haha :'). Oh, you can also ask the other passenger how much if you want to stop at .... I'm sure they will answer your question (but ask it quietly). Other tips is pay in cash and exact amount to the driver.
4. Bajaj / Bajay
Another authentic public transport in Jakarta, Bajaj, three-wheels, an auto rickshaw motorized development of the traditional pulled rickshaw or cycle. The maximum passengers is 3 persons (or more as long as you fit).
For the fare, you must ask the driver first and then you bargain. By riding Bajaj, you can experience the driver driving skill in Jakarta. So much fun! :D
5. Ojek Sepeda
5. Ojek Sepeda
You can find Ojek Sepeda in Kota Tua, Kampung Bandan (near Ancol) and nearby. The driver average is an old man who ride old-style bicycle. For the fare ... the driver actually set a fare by himself, but you can add some tip for him.
It's good to enjoy Northern Jakarta with the man who take you by bicycle.
6. Online Ojek/Taxi (Online Motorcycle Taxi)
Go-Jek and Grab are the company who provide a Online Motorcycle Taxi. Just install their app, make an order (set your current place and your destination), the fixed price will show up and wait the driver come to pick you up. You can add tip to them.
I love using the Online Ojek because you can go to your destination faster, fixed fare and less trapped in traffic jam. You can also ask them to deliver the food & beverages that you want to your place, send your package, shop the things that you want when you too lazy to busy to buy it by yourself.
For Online Taxi, the system is same, but you will picked up by car. The fare exclude Toll fee and driver tip. If you are lucky, you could get Conventional Taxi with fixed fare when you order by Gojek/Grab application.
7. Conventional Taxi
Conventional Taxi or Cab is a type of vehicle for hire with a driver, used by a single passenger or small group of passengers, often for a non-shared ride. If you wanted to find more comfy transportation you can try Taxi.
Flag fall fare is IDR 6.500, with additional IDR 3.500 per kilometer (exclude toll fee and driver tip).
You can stop the taxi directly on the road, at taxi lounge (usually at the mall) or you can request online by their application/third party application or by phone.
They are some tips from me, hope it will be useful for you.
Happy Traveling!
Enjoy Jakarta!
XOXO
- Ovina Pattari P-
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