Jakarta Weighs 20-Year Transjakarta Fare Hike
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JAKARTA — April 28, 2025 —
Jakarta is considering a potential Transjakarta fare increase after two decades. The discussions involve Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo and the Jakarta City Transportation Council (DTKJ), addressing the need to re-evaluate public transport costs amid rising operational expenses. the proposed adjustments stem from the current Rp3,500 fare’s long tenure. For further insights, follow this developing story.
Jakarta Considers transjakarta Fare Hike After 20 Years
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo is in discussions wiht the Jakarta City Transportation Council (DTKJ) regarding a potential increase in Transjakarta fares. The current fare of Rp3,500 (approximately $0.22 USD) has been in place for two decades, prompting a re-evaluation of public transportation costs.
The Push for Change
Haris Muhammadun, chairman of the DTKJ, presented the fare hike advice to Governor Wibowo on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Jakarta City Hall. The council emphasized the need for adjustment, stating, We conveyed that the Transjakarta fare has remained unchanged since 2003-2004.
According to Muhammadun, previous governors had also received this recommendation. While a final decision is pending, Governor Wibowo is considering the fare increase, acknowledging its constancy over the past 20 years. The DTKJ will collaborate with the Jakarta Transportation Agency to further examine the proposal. We will work together to refine it, and there are discussions indicating a potential fare increase,
Muhammadun stated.
The Agency’s Outlook
Syafrin Liputo, head of the Jakarta Transportation Agency, corroborated that the Rp3,500 fare has been in effect since 2005. As we know, the transjakarta fare of Rp3,500 per passenger has been in place for 20 years,
Liputo confirmed [[3]].
Liputo explained that the fare adjustment plan has been under consideration for an extended period, highlighting the disparity between the current fare and the rising minimum wage. when the Rp3,500 fare was established, the Jakarta provincial minimum wage (UMP) was approximately Rp800,000. The current Jakarta UMP stands at Rp5.39 million.
A History of Fare Debates
Discussions regarding raising Transjakarta fares have been ongoing for 15 years. In 2010, then-Governor Fauzi Bowo proposed increasing the fare from Rp3,500 to Rp5,000, but the plan was never implemented.
in 2020, five years before Governor Wibowo’s term, Transjakarta re-evaluated the fare increase. Sardjono Jhony Tjitrokusumo, then-CEO of PT Transportasi Jakarta, argued that the Rp3,500 fare was no longer aligned with prevailing economic conditions.
This is based on the ability to pay and willingness to pay.Sardjono Jhony Tjitrokusumo, former CEO of PT Transportasi Jakarta
Tjitrokusumo asserted that maintaining the current fare would place a significant burden on the Jakarta Regional Budget (APBD).He suggested that a feasible Transjakarta fare would be approximately Rp5,000.
Integrated Fare System
The Transport Agency of DKI Jakarta has implemented integrated fares for TransJakarta, MRT, and LRT, accessible through the JakLingko app and card [[1]]. This integration aims to streamline public transportation payments and encourage ridership.
FAQ: Transjakarta Fare Increase
- Q: What is the current Transjakarta fare?
- A: The current fare is Rp3,500.
- Q: How long has the current fare been in place?
- A: The fare has been in effect since 2005.
- Q: Why is a fare increase being considered?
- A: The fare is being re-evaluated due to rising operational costs and the increasing minimum wage in Jakarta.
- Q: What was the minimum wage when the fare was set?
- A: The minimum wage was approximately Rp800,000.
- Q: What is the current minimum wage?
- A: The current minimum wage is Rp5.39 million.
