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Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian capital of Jakarta is known for its jaw-dropping density and notoriously frustrating traffic. Millions of residents have come to accept traffic congestion as an unavoidable part of daily life. That problem has long persisted, transcending several administrations, including the current one led by Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo. He has flagged Jakarta’s acute traffic bottlenecks as the number one issue requiring immediate response. In his first year in office, Pramono has introduced a range of initiatives aimed at unraveling Jakarta’s traffic puzzle. At the heart of his agenda are ongoing efforts to improve both the quality and quantity of public transport. The governor considers it crucial to integrate multiple services, making stops and transit facilities more interconnected and accessible for residents. The direction has been set, but Pramono has come to realize that taming Jakarta’s traffic essentially requires his administration to synergize with the governments of surrounding regions—Depok, Bekasi, Bogor, and Tangerang—which together with the capital, form the Greater Jakarta metropolitan area, locally known as Jabodetabek. This approach is rooted in the fact that while Jakarta is already home to some 11 million people, an additional five million pour into its bustle every morning from the buffer regions for work. These commuters stream back to their homes as the sun sets. With that in mind, Pramono set his sights on expanding the service of TransJakarta, Indonesia’s pioneering bus rapid transit network introduced in 2004. He elevated the bus service—already embraced by millions across the metropolis—into TransJabodetabek. April 2025 marked the launch of the extended network, beginning with the opening of a route connecting Blok M in West Jakarta and Alam Sutera in Tangerang. This was soon followed by lines such as Vida Bekasi–Cawang Sentral, Sawangan–Lebak Bulus, PIK 2–Blok M, Bogor–Blok M, Summarecon Bekasi–Cawang, East Bekasi–Cawang, Depok–Cawang Sentral, UI–Lebak Bulus, Serpong–Jelambar, and Cawang–Cikarang. Moreover, it will not be long before Pramono cuts the ribbon on a route linking Blok M to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang. He is convinced that this new line will mark another notable step toward easing traffic, as it will allow commuters to travel to and from the airport for only Rp3,500—making private vehicles seem far less reasonable. The governor has demanded that TransJabodetabek stops in Jakarta be augmented to the fullest, with some even receiving aesthetic makeovers to boost their appeal. From brighter shelters to redesigned waiting areas, he believes that a more inviting atmosphere will help lure commuters away from their cars or motorbikes. Pramono hopes that the leaders of the buffer regions will share his vision and determination, as he is well aware that Jakarta needs helping hands. In fact, the Jakarta government fully bears the cost of bus operations and fare subsidies. His agenda does not stop at bus corridors, stretching to a sweeping policy that grants free access to public transport for 15 groups of residents, namely: 1. Jakarta government civil servants and pensioners 2. Jakarta government contract-based employees 3. Students registered as beneficiaries of the Smart Jakarta Card program 4. Certain private sector employees who receive the provincial minimum wage through Bank Jakarta. 5. Inhabitants of subsidized vertical housing 6. Members of Family Empowerment and Welfare Teams 7. Residents of Kepulauan Seribu District as stated in their ID cards 8. Jabodetabek residents registered as beneficiaries of rice aid 9. Military and police personnel 10. Veterans 11. People with disabilities 12. Elderly citizens aged above 60 years 13. Mosque operators 14. Teachers and staff members at early childhood education facilities 15. Community-based mosquito larvae monitoring volunteers The governor’s vision even extends to issuing an instruction mandating Jakarta government civil servants and employees to leave their vehicles at home every Wednesday and join the city’s commuters on buses and trains. Speaking of trains, Pramono has laid out plans to broaden the reach of mass rapid transit (MRT) and light rail transit (LRT) services—two of the backbones of the capital’s railway system, alongside the long-established KRL Commuterline. The Jakarta government aims to extend the LRT system from Dukuh Atas to Jakarta International Stadium, with the twin goals of promoting mass transport and enlivening the sports complex, which has hosted various national and international events. “There has been a significant increase in the number of people using public transport in my first year in office,” Pramono said. Data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS) shows that, as of July 2025, public transport usage was led by Transjakarta with 37.6 million passengers, followed by the MRT with 4.3 million and the LRT with 118 thousand. Thanks to Pramono’s programs, Jakarta commuters now ride in a city ranked 17th in the world for public transport and second in Southeast Asia, based on a 2025 Time Out survey. Even with the progress achieved, the governor insists the work is far from done. Equally essential for him is persuading residents to abandon their reliance on private vehicles, including those who drive to transit stops then switch to buses or trains to reach their destinations. His ambition is clear when set against the fact that just 23.6 percent of residents use public transport regularly, even though Jakarta’s network already covers 92 percent of the city. To that end, Pramono has called on neighboring cities and districts to share the journey toward reliable public transport, encouraging them to upgrade facilities and make access easier for commuters. “We hope that affordable fares, quality facilities, and punctuality will convince people to switch to public transport,” he said. In his view, a mix of effective programs, joint efforts across governments, and stronger public awareness is the ultimate potion to Jakarta’s traffic woes. 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