Transjakarta Increases Fleet Operating on Jalan TB Simatupang
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by
PT Transportasi Jakarta (Transjakarta) has added 14 buses to serve several routes passing through Jalan TB Simatupang, South Jakarta.
"We've also deployed additional 14 buses on several routes,"
Transjakarta's Public Relations and CSR Head, Ayu Wardhani, stated that the company is committed to providing the best service with safe, comfortable, and inclusive transportation.
"For a more convenient journey, particularly around TB Simatupang, we encourage people to use Transjakarta services. There are 17 routes operate in the area, including BRT, non-BRT, Royaltrans, and Mikrotrans services," she said on Monday (8/25).
Pramono: TB Simatupang Sidewalk is Temporarily Used to Ease CongestionAccording to her, the Jakarta Provincial Government has taken swift and strategic steps to support infrastructure development and ease congestion around TB Simatupang. Transjakarta is collaborating with various stakeholders to optimize the role of on-site personnel and deliver the best service to all passengers.
Transjakarta personnel are also on standby from 6 AM to 10 PM at seven traffic points, including Fatmawati traffic light (Pasar Rebo direction), Selapa turn (Pondok Pinang direction), Pondok Pinang traffic light, Simpang Ragunan (Pasar Rebo and Lebak Bulus directions), Cilandak KKO traffic light (Lebak Bulus direction), and Cilandak traffic light (Pasar Rebo direction).
Currently, 17 Transjakarta routes operate along Jalan TB Simatupang, including BRT Corridor 8 (Lebak Bulus-Pasar Baru) and several non-BRT routes such as D21 (UI–Lebak Bulus), D41 (Sawangan–Lebak Bulus via Desari toll road), Corridor 7A (Kampung Rambutan-Lebak Bulus), 7E (Kampung Rambutan-Ragunan), S21 (Ciputat-CSW), S22 (Ciputat-Kampung Rambutan), 6H (Senen-Lebak Bulus), and 1E (Pondok Labu-Blok M).
Royaltrans services include S21 (BSD–Fatmawati), S14 (Summarecon Serpong–Lebak Bulus), and S31 (Bintaro–Fatmawati). For Mikrotrans, there are JAK102 (Blok M–Lebak Bulus), JAK49 (Lebak Bulus–Cipulir), JAK95 (Lebak Bulus–Pasar Minggu), JAK93 (Jeruk Purut–Kebayoran Lama), and JAK31 (Blok M–Andara).
"We've also deployed additional 14 buses on several routes. These buses are closely monitored to ensure proper headway," she added.
Ayu advised passengers to plan their travel time accordingly. For the latest updates on Transjakarta services, check TJ:Transjakarta app or visit Transjakarta's official social media accounts.
