Transjakarta’s water transit plan raises connectivity hope for Thousand Islands...
Jakarta’s only regency is currently served by 11 water taxis serving four routes connecting the Muara Angke port in North Jakarta with Thousand Islands’ inhabited islands, as tickets can reach up to Rp 74,000 (US$4.17) per trip.
Jakarta's only regency, the Thousand Islands, is set to benefit from improved water transit connections under the management of Transjakarta, the city-owned transportation firm. Currently, 11 water taxis operate four routes connecting Muara Angke port in North Jakarta with the islands, with tickets costing up to Rp 74,000 (US$4.17) per trip. Transjakarta, led by Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung, plans to take over and expand these operations by next year, aiming to provide wider transit access to the islands' inhabitants.
The plan, announced on the sidelines of a ceremonial event with the Jakarta Transportation Agency, seeks to boost connectivity in the capital's only regency. Transjakarta has a high ridership and a track record of providing reliable public transit access, according to the governor. Pramono emphasized the importance of being fair to all Jakarta residents, including those living in the Thousand Islands regency, stating that the transfer is intended to make the regency feel more like it belongs to the capital.
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