City-owned bus operator PT Transjakarta has officially launched a new mikrotrans route from Tanjung Priok - Ancol Barat (JAK-88) starting today, Thursday (1/28). During the PSBB period, it would operate at 5 AM to 9 PM.

This route operates effectively to serve commuters starting today with 60 trip stops

PT Transportasi Jakarta Operational Director Prasetia Budi said the new route is a form of Transjakarta's commitment to serve the needs of the entire community in terms of transportation.

"This route operates effectively to serve commuters starting today with 60 trip stops," he expressed, Thursday (1/28).

He explained, thus far, there had been 16 fleets operated and had met the health protocol such as equipped with a hand sanitizer, a safety distance sign with a maximum number of passengers of 50 percent of normal capacity, and a Tap on Bus (ToB) machine.

"JAK-88 is the 72nd Mikrotrans route that has been operated. It is still not paid yet, but to enjoy the service, commuters are still required to tap in and tap out using an electronic card" he explained.

In future, he added, Transjakarta would continue to expand the coverage and reach of services, in a bid to serve more mobility for the community.

"Until 2020, our coverage is recorded to have reached 86 percent. We target to hit 93 in this year," he stated.

Here is Tanjung Priok - Ancol Barat route (JAK-88) PP:

1. Ancol Barat

Tanjung Priok Terminal - Jalan RE Martadinata - Jalan Budi Mulya - Jalan Gunung Sahari - Jalan Lodan - Jalan Parangtritis - Jalan Ancol Barat - Jalan Ancol Barat VII - Jalan Ancol Barat III - Jalan Ancol Barat VI - Jalan Ancol Barat IX

2. Tanjung Priok

Jalan Ancol Barat IX - Jalan Ancol Barat VII - Jalan Ancol Barat VI - Jalan Parangtritis - Jalan Lodan - Jalan Gunung Sahari - Jalan Budi Mulya - Jalan RE Martadinata - Tanjung Priok Terminal