Being the capital city of Indonesia, make Jakarta the first and the most populated city in the country. It comes with both good and bad, as thousands of people can cramp up the road and add traffic. Thankfully, Jakarta is ready with various public transportation. If you are wanting to get around Jakarta, be sure to check the following favorite options.
Some transportation options in Jakarta
- MRT Or Mass Rapid Transportation
MRT is the new popular transportation in Jakarta. This is the comfiest, fast, and public transportation you can try within the city. MRT by itself is a Madonna thanks to its ability to reach various destinations without any hassle and traffic. It does have crowds, but the surging passenger will dissipate at every stop every five minutes. It is also pretty cheap with ticket prices ranging from IDR3K to 14K for one-way trips.
- Trans Jakarta
If you are looking for more local and road travel, try the Trans Jakarta. The buses will take you around the city and get to the destination faster thanks to its special bus lines. The good thing is, trans-Jakarta also has free Wi-Fi, which helps you save some data during travel. It only charges you around IDR 2K- 3,5K, and you can find the detail for the route and schedule on the website.
- KRL Commuter Line
Public transportation in Jakarta is not only for local destinations. KRL commuter line allows you to reach close-by cities, such as Depok, Bogor, Tangerang, and Bekasi. It is also a popular commuter that takes people to various places and is bound to get crowded on weekdays. But at the weekend, you can expect some free space for your travel.
- Bike And Car Taxi With Grab Or Gojek
Looking for more private transportation? While Indonesia does not have the famous Uber, Indonesia has local taxi services similar to Uber. They are Gojek and Grab. They are two famous taxi services companies with various public transportation or service options using cars and bikes. For sure, the services are groundbreaking for the crowded Jakarta street.
If you are up for a private car ride, go for Grab Car or Go Car. But if you are looking for breezy and quick motorbike maneuvering, get ready for Grab bike or GoRide. All services are available from respectful smartphone apps, Grab and Gojek. You can order a ride, pinpoint your address and destination, check the price, and pickup. Enjoy!
- Cycling Around The City
Nothing goes wrong with being sustainable in Jakarta. With enormous vehicles on the road, some people love going around by bike. It is a good option for exercise and transport. Jakarta is not only ready for public transportation services but also has bike-friendly lanes spanning over 11 Km from Hotel Indonesia to Senayan. You can also get trifold bikes and continue traveling with MRT.
Getting around Jakarta can be a challenge, thanks to the heat and traffic. But Jakarta is ready to counter it with several means of transport. Most are foreign-friendly, which can ease tourists to enjoy the city. Some are open to the public as mass transits or Uber-like services are available with just an app. Now you can go around without worry.
