Public transportation use has a big impact to break down congestion in Jakarta

Jakarta Provincial Government should more optimize Jak Lingko, a public transportation system in the capital, says Azas Tigor Nainggolan, an Observer of Transportation.

"Public transportation use has a big impact to break down congestion in Jakarta," expressed Nainggolan, Wednesday (2/13).

There should be a breakthrough and acceleration for all public transport, either small-sized bus or and being integrated with Transjakarta bus.

"Jak Lingko already has 30 routes with 695 buses from nine operators so far. I think small and medium-sized buses must be integrated," he stressed.

Aside that, connection with the area around Jakarta must also be considered which aims to minimize commuters who use private vehicles to Jakarta.

Even if the MRT and LRT are already active, integration must also be done in terms of ticketing. "This means that it only needs one card to use various modes of transportation," he described.

He also added that options at subscription fare service also need to be considered. For instance, to use a various public transportation is charged under Rp 20,000 for 24 hours.

"We can imitate Rome, Italy and Frankfurt, Germany how they set payment scheme for mass transportation use," he uttered.

Lastly, socialization related to Jak Lingko must be increasingly optimized.