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    "data": {
        "id": 1697505,
        "msgid": "free-public-transport-in-jakarta-today-valid-until-23-59-wib-1777006321",
        "date": "2026-04-24 08:24:58",
        "title": "Free Public Transport in Jakarta Today, Valid Until 23:59 WIB",
        "author": "Muhammad Isa Bustomi",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government is offering a special fare of Rp 1 for all public transport services, including Transjakarta, MRT Jakarta, and LRT Jakarta, on 24 April 2026 to commemorate National Transportation Day. This initiative, announced by Governor Pramono Anung, aims to encourage residents to switch from private vehicles to public transport, thereby reducing traffic congestion and air pollution in the city. Officials hope this symbolic gesture will foster long-term behavioural changes towards more sustainable mobility options.",
        "content": "<p>The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government is implementing a special\npublic transport fare of Rp 1 on Friday (24\/4\/2026), valid until 23:59\nWIB. This policy covers all Transjakarta, MRT Jakarta, and LRT Jakarta\nservices in commemoration of National Transportation Day. The\ninformation was shared via the official Instagram account of the DKI\nJakarta Transportation Agency, <span class=\"citation\" data-cites=\"dishubdkijakarta\">@dishubdkijakarta<\/span>. \u201cSpecial gift\nfor Jakarta residents! Celebrate National Transportation Day, the DKI\nJakarta Provincial Government is applying a public transport fare of Rp\n1,\u201d the account posted, as quoted by Kompas.com on Friday. \u201cSave money,\ncomfortable, and fun to get around Jakarta using public transport,\u201d the\npost continued. DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung stated that this\npolicy is part of efforts to encourage the public to switch from private\nvehicles to public transport. \u201cHappy National Transportation Day on 24\nApril. We welcome it by providing facilities or free access,\u201d Pramono\nsaid in a video post on his personal Instagram account, quoted on\nThursday (23\/4\/2026). According to him, this step is expected to be the\nbeginning of changing public behaviour in choosing daily transport\nmodes. The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government also hopes this policy can\nhelp reduce congestion and curb air pollution in Jakarta. Meanwhile,\nHead of Public Relations and CSR at Transjakarta, Ayu Wardhani,\nexplained that although the fare is free, users are still required to\ntap their cards or use the app. This is because the system still records\nthe journey with a symbolic Rp 1 fare. \u201cThrough the Rp 1 fare, we want\nto provide convenience while inviting more residents to switch to public\ntransport as an efficient and sustainable mobility choice,\u201d Ayu said.\nShe added that the momentum of National Transportation Day is hoped not\nto last just one day, but to become the initial step for change towards\nwider use of public transport in daily life.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/free-public-transport-in-jakarta-today-valid-until-23-59-wib-1777006321",
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    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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