Transjakarta Modifies Several Routes for Independence Day Celebration
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Maria Inggita
PT Transportasi Jakarta (Transjakarta) is modifying several routes on Monday (8/17) as traffic diversions are implemented to support events marking Indonesia's 81st Independence Day across Jakarta.
We are adjusting our services to ensure Transjakarta continues to operate amid the traffic diversions
Despite the modifications, Transjakarta ensures its services remain operational so people can continue using public transportation throughout the celebrations.
Rano Karno: Transjakarta Emerging as the Backbone of Jakarta’s TransportationTransjakarta Public Relations and CSR Department Head Ayu Wardhani said the adjustments include route diversions, changes to bus stops, and adjusted operating hours on several services.
"We are adjusting our services to ensure Transjakarta continues to operate amid the traffic diversions. These adjustments are situational and take into account conditions on the ground as well as customer safety and comfort," she noted.
Ayu urged people traveling today to check the latest information on service modifications and adjust their travel plans accordingly.
"We encourage customers to plan their trips carefully and always check for updates before departing," she stressed.
Transjakarta has also stationed personnel at several service points to assist customers during the service adjustments. The changes will be reviewed regularly based on traffic conditions and developments on the ground.
"Indonesia's 81st Independence Day is a celebration for everyone. We want to ensure people continue to have access to public transportation, whether for their daily activities or to enjoy the celebrations in Jakarta safely and comfortably," she said.
The following are Transjakarta's modified routes on Monday (8/17):
1. Route 1 Blok M–Kota
The route operates with modifications from 7:30-11:30 AM and 4:30-11:00 PM. The route is diverted via Corridor 13 and 9, while continuing to serve Tegal Mampang, Rawa Barat, Pasar Santa, Tegal Parang, Widya Chandra, Telkomsel, Denpasar, and Simpang Kuningan bus stops.
The route does not serve stops between Monumen Nasional and Masjid Agung.
2. Route 2 Pulo Gadung–Monumen Nasional
From 7:30–11:30 AM and 4:30–11:00 PM, services temporarily skip Monumen Nasional, Balai Kota, and Gambir 2 bus stops.
3. Route 3 Kalideres–Monumen Nasional via Veteran
From 7:30–11:30 AM and 4:30–11:00 PM, services temporarily skip Monumen Nasional and are diverted to Pecenongan and Juanda bus stops.
4. Route 1A Pantai Maju–Balai Kota
From 7:30–11:30 AM and 4:30–10:00 PM, services temporarily skip Monumen Nasional and are diverted to Pecenongan and Juanda bus stops.
5. Route 2A Pulo Gadung–Rawa Buaya
From 7:30–11:30 AM and 4:30–10:00 PM, services are diverted via Juanda, skipping Balai Kota and Gambir 2 and instead serving Gambir, Istiqlal, Juanda, and Pecenongan bus stops.
6. Route 5C Cililitan–Juanda
From 7:30–11:30 AM and 4:30–10:00 PM, services temporarily skip Monumen Nasional and Balai Kota and are diverted to Istiqlal and Gambir bus stops.
7. Route 7F Kampung Rambutan–Juanda via Cempaka Putih
From 7:30–11:30 AM and 4:30–10:00 PM, services temporarily skip Monumen Nasional, Balai Kota, and Gambir 2 and are diverted to Istiqlal and Gambir bus stops.
8. Route 14A Monumen Nasional–Jakarta International Stadium
From 7:30–11:30 AM and 4:30–10:00 PM, services temporarily skip Monumen Nasional bus stop.
9. Route 5M Kampung Melayu–Tanah Abang via Cikini
From 6:30-10:00 PM, services are diverted, skipping bus stops from Balai Kota 1 through MNC Center and instead serving stops from St. Gambir 1 through Galeri Nasional.
10. Route 9D Pasar Minggu–Tanah Abang
From 6:30-10:00 PM, the route is modified via Slipi. Toward Pasar Minggu, services temporarily skip bus stops from Jembatan Serong through Benhil 1. Toward Tanah Abang, services do not serve bus stops from Benhil 2 through Sbr. Jembatan Serong.
In addition to the route modifications, Transjakarta is adjusting operating hours on several services. Routes 1B Palmerah Station–Transport Hub Dukuh Atas, 1H Tanah Abang–Gondangdia Station, 1P Senen–Blok M, 1R Senen–Tanah Abang, 4C JIEP–Bundaran Senayan, 6A Ragunan–Balai Kota via Kuningan, and 6B Ragunan–Balai Kota via Semanggi are operating from 5 AM to 6 PM.
Customers can check the latest information on service modifications through the TJ: Transjakarta app and choose suitable alternative routes or services.
