Fuel Prices Hike, Transjakarta Customers Increase by 10 Percent
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by
Transjakarta experienced an increase in the number of customers by up to 10 percent in the last month following the increase in the price of fuel oil which was announced on September 3, 2022.
By so, it has indirectly contributed to reducing carbon emissions
Transjakarta Secretary Division Head, Anang Rizkani Noor said that the increase in the number of customers means more people are using public transportation.
"By so, it has indirectly contributed to reducing carbon emissions," he expressed, Thursday (9/29).
Transjakarta Operates Two Routes from Bekasi and CiputatHe explained that the increase in customer numbers was also supported by Transjakarta's efforts to expand service coverage, like opening new routes, increasing service hours, operating time, and increasing the number of fleets.
“Transjakarta has also extended its operational service hours to 24 hours. Hopefully, this facility will help the mobility of the community, " he explained.
He added that this effort was in line with the Jakarta administration's target to provide access to public transportation services up to 95 percent of the area's coverage. Transjakarta supports this target by adding and expanding public transportation access.
"Despite fuel prices are high, the Transjakarta fare is still Rp 3,500 for all corridor and non-corridor services, Rp 0 for Microtrans and double-decker bus services, and Rp 20,000 for Royaltrans premium services," he stated.
