Welcoming 5 Centuries! Jakarta Offers 5 Days of Free Rides and Attractions

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung plans to provide free public transportation managed by the Jakarta government for five consecutive days to mark the city’s 500th anniversary.

No Jakarta ID card required

This zero-fare policy will be open to all Indonesians, not just Jakarta residents.

"For the big 500th anniversary, it's five days of free travel in a row! Dates are still to be decided, but I’m making it accessible to the whole of Indonesia—no Jakarta ID card required," he shared, at the Indonesia Stock Exchange, Wednesday (7/1).

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Beyond free public transit, the Jakarta government will also offer free admission to city-managed tourist attractions, including Ragunan Zoo, Monas, and various museums.

"I’m opening this up to the entire country, no Jakarta ID required. I want Jakarta to be the ultimate entertainment hub for families during the school holidays. With free rides and free sights, Jakarta belongs to everyone," he remarked.

Pramono highlighted that this strategy is designed to boost tourism and fuel economic growth.

It mirrors the success of past initiatives, such as the fare incentives during Jakarta's 499th Anniversary, which proved highly effective in increasing visitor traffic and boosting the city's economic circulation.

"Look at what happened during Eid, New Year, and Jakarta’s latest anniversary when I made transport free for three days. The outcome was clear: every subsidized or free site shattered previous records," he noted.

He even highlighted that Ragunan Zoo set a new milestone with 135,500 visitors during the recent Jakarta Anniversary celebrations.

Other hotspots like Ancol and various museums saw similar success, with daily attendance figures surpassing the 30,000 mark.

"What truly heartens me is seeing people break records at our museums—places that were once largely overlooked. Having 30,000 visitors flock to a single museum in just one day is nothing short of extraordinary," he explained.

Pramono envisions a Jakarta that belongs to all Indonesians. However, he urged everyone visiting the capital to play their part in maintaining public order and harmony.

With proper management, he believes Jakarta can overcome any obstacle. An integrated transit network is the cornerstone of this vision, paving the way for Jakarta to emerge as a world-class global city that is both welcoming and inclusive for all.

"This proves that when Jakarta is managed right, we bridge every gap, bring the distant closer, and finally solve the problems of the past," he asserted.