Jakarta transit grows, but Greater Jakarta stays disconnected
Jakarta’s public transportation system is seeing rising ridership across major modes this year, signaling growing demand for reliable mass transit, but experts say its potential remains largely untapped without better connections to the thousands of housing developments across Greater Jakarta.
Jakarta's public transportation system is experiencing a surge in ridership across all major modes this year, indicating a growing demand for efficient mass transit, according to the latest figures from Statistics Indonesia (BPS). The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Jakarta saw a 6.13 percent increase, Light Rail Transit (LRT) Jakarta rose by 3.06 percent, while bus service TransJakarta experienced a significant 7.19 percent jump.
TransJakarta emerged as the most heavily used mode in July, transporting 40.32 million passengers, while the MRT carried 4.64 million and the LRT 125,120.
Transportation expert Djoko Setijowarno attributes the rise in ridership to the expansion of Jakarta's public transportation network, which now spans 92.5 percent of the capital. However, he warns that the growth has not yet curtailed the use of private vehicles, as commuters from neighboring cities in Greater Jakarta continue to rely on cars and motorcycles due to limited public transportation options beyond the capital.
The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy reports that 1.5 million daily commuters travel from satellite cities like Bogor, Depok, Bekasi, Tangerang, and South Tangerang in West Java and Banten to Jakarta, highlighting the necessity for a more integrated transportation system to better connect the Greater Jakarta region.
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