Jakarta's Public Transportation Tariffs Remain Unchanged for Two Decades: No Plan to Increase Harga
The Jakarta Provincial Department of Transportation has confirmed that there are currently no plans to adjust the tariffs for public transportation services in the city, including TransJakarta. This decision comes despite the increasing cost of living and inflation.
According to Syafrin Liputo, Head of the Department, the current level of coverage for public transportation services in Jakarta is 91.8%, which means that approximately 91.8% of the population has access to these services. This includes MRT, LRT, TransJakarta, as well as commuter trains.
However, Syafrin denied any plans to increase the tariffs for MRT and LRT, citing a study that showed the affordability of the current tariff rates. The study found that the average cost of living in Jakarta has increased sixfold since 2005, but the tariff rate for public transportation remains relatively low.
In contrast, Syafrin confirmed that TransJakarta's tariffs are currently being re-evaluated due to their outdated nature. The current tariff rate is Rp3,500, which was set 20 years ago. Syafrin pointed out that this rate is no longer aligned with the current cost of living in Jakarta.
A review of the city's public transportation system has highlighted the need for adjustments to ensure that it remains affordable and accessible to all residents. However, so far, there are no plans to increase MRT and LRT tariffs or update TransJakarta's tariff rates anytime soon.
The Jakarta Provincial Department of Transportation has confirmed that there are currently no plans to adjust the tariffs for public transportation services in the city, including TransJakarta. This decision comes despite the increasing cost of living and inflation.
According to Syafrin Liputo, Head of the Department, the current level of coverage for public transportation services in Jakarta is 91.8%, which means that approximately 91.8% of the population has access to these services. This includes MRT, LRT, TransJakarta, as well as commuter trains.
However, Syafrin denied any plans to increase the tariffs for MRT and LRT, citing a study that showed the affordability of the current tariff rates. The study found that the average cost of living in Jakarta has increased sixfold since 2005, but the tariff rate for public transportation remains relatively low.
In contrast, Syafrin confirmed that TransJakarta's tariffs are currently being re-evaluated due to their outdated nature. The current tariff rate is Rp3,500, which was set 20 years ago. Syafrin pointed out that this rate is no longer aligned with the current cost of living in Jakarta.
A review of the city's public transportation system has highlighted the need for adjustments to ensure that it remains affordable and accessible to all residents. However, so far, there are no plans to increase MRT and LRT tariffs or update TransJakarta's tariff rates anytime soon.