Pramono: Transjabodetabek Fare Adjustment Based on Careful Consideration

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said the Jakarta Provincial Government will soon decide on a fare adjustment for Transjabodetabek.

The fare remains highly affordable compared with other transportation options

However, he stressed that the provincial government will continue providing subsidies to ensure that any fare increase does not burden commuters.

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“To be honest, we will make a decision on Transjabodetabek soon. But I want to clarify something. Even the Bekasi Mayor called me personally yesterday to make sure the service would continue to receive subsidies. There is no way it will lose its subsidy. It will definitely remain subsidized,” Pramono stated at Bunda Jakarta Mother and Child Hospital in Menteng, Central Jakarta, on Wednesday (6/10).

Pramono said any fare increase would be carefully considered to prevent commuters from switching back to private vehicles.

“The principle is that I will carefully consider any adjustment to ensure people do not return to using private vehicles,” he asserted.

The Blok M–Soekarno-Hatta Airport route, which currently has a Transjabodetabek fare of Rp3,500, is among the routes affected by the planned fare adjustment.

Pramono ensured that the fare remains highly affordable compared with other transportation options such as Damri buses and taxis.

“If Rp3,500 is not even enough to cover parking fees at Soekarno-Hatta Airport, then that is the kind of route where adjustments will be made,” he added.

The proposed fare adjustment is being considered because the Jakarta administration bears a substantial subsidy burden, including the cost of maintaining bus stops outside Jakarta.

Pramono emphasized that the provincial government will improve Transjabodetabek's operational services and increase the size of its fleet. He hopes these efforts will encourage more people to adopt public transportation as part of their daily mobility habits.

He noted that Jakarta's transportation connectivity has reached 93 percent. Despite this, public transport usage among residents remains below 30 percent.

“It would be a very positive development if public transport usage could continue to rise beyond 30 percent. Can it be achieved? I believe it can,” he said.

Pramono also expressed confidence that public interest in using mass transit remains strong, particularly following recent fuel price increases. In addition, the Jakarta administration has made public transportation free of charge for 15 eligible beneficiary groups.