Basuki Intends to Set Cheap Public Transport's Fare
Reported by Erna Martiyanti | Translated by Trias Risangayu
Jakarta Governor, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama believed that the integrated public transport could minimize traffic congestion in the capital. Even, it will run smoothly if the pubic transport fare is only Rp 3,500 per trip.
If we set the public transport fare at Rp 3,500, people from outside Jakarta can save their money. Surely, it will parse congestion in the city
Basuki to Set APTB Bus' Fare By Rp 3,500
“If we set the public transport fare at Rp 3,500, people from outside Jakarta can save their money. Surely, it will parse congestion in the city,” he said, at City Hall, Tuesday (12/22).
According to him, it could attract private vehicle users to switch to public transport. That is why, his party continues to encourage Kopaja, Kopami and Metromini to use rupiah per kilometer system.
By doing so, he assessed the driver would not think about setoran (set fee), because payment will be calculated by distance traveled.
“You just pay for Rp 3,500 because we subsidize it,” he finished.
