Jakarta's Mass Transit System: A 20-Year Wait for Fare Adjustments
The Jakarta government has acknowledged that the transportation system in the city is largely interconnected, with an impressive 91.8% coverage rate among mass transit modes such as MRT, LRT, Jaklingko, and TransJakarta.
However, despite this progress, there are no plans to adjust fares for these services, including the MRT and LRT. According to Syafrin Liputo, Head of the Provincial Transportation Department (Dishub), the current tariffs have been sufficient enough to be evaluated based on a study conducted last year. The tariff for MRT was found to be around Rp 13,000 in 2024, which translates to Rp 7,000 at present. This results in an average subsidy of approximately Rp 6,000 per passenger.
Syafrin also revealed that TransJakarta fare adjustments are currently being studied, as the current rate has remained unchanged since 2005 atRp3,500. When compared to the minimum wage for Jakarta Province (UMP) in 2005, which has increased sixfold, Syafrin noted that adjusting the fare would be necessary.
The lack of fare adjustments is attributed to the fact that the transportation system's infrastructure and facilities are still meeting the current standards. However, experts have pointed out that increasing fares may make public transportation less accessible to many Jakarta residents.
The prolonged wait for fare adjustments has sparked concerns among stakeholders regarding the sustainability of Jakarta's mass transit system.
The Jakarta government has acknowledged that the transportation system in the city is largely interconnected, with an impressive 91.8% coverage rate among mass transit modes such as MRT, LRT, Jaklingko, and TransJakarta.
However, despite this progress, there are no plans to adjust fares for these services, including the MRT and LRT. According to Syafrin Liputo, Head of the Provincial Transportation Department (Dishub), the current tariffs have been sufficient enough to be evaluated based on a study conducted last year. The tariff for MRT was found to be around Rp 13,000 in 2024, which translates to Rp 7,000 at present. This results in an average subsidy of approximately Rp 6,000 per passenger.
Syafrin also revealed that TransJakarta fare adjustments are currently being studied, as the current rate has remained unchanged since 2005 atRp3,500. When compared to the minimum wage for Jakarta Province (UMP) in 2005, which has increased sixfold, Syafrin noted that adjusting the fare would be necessary.
The lack of fare adjustments is attributed to the fact that the transportation system's infrastructure and facilities are still meeting the current standards. However, experts have pointed out that increasing fares may make public transportation less accessible to many Jakarta residents.
The prolonged wait for fare adjustments has sparked concerns among stakeholders regarding the sustainability of Jakarta's mass transit system.