JAKARTA \u2014 A total of 74.1 per cent of respondents to an online survey\nby the Forum Konsumen Berdaya Indonesia (FKBI) support integrating toll\ntariffs in Jabodetabek. This support is one factor that could help\nadvance a policy expected to smooth journeys and improve the efficiency\nof goods distribution.<\/p>\n
However, tariff integration needs to take road users\u2019 ability to pay\ninto account, particularly logistics companies and freight drivers. If\ntoll charges are not proportionate to the time saved, drivers may\ncontinue to choose arterial roads despite congestion.<\/p>\n
The survey findings were discussed at a focus group discussion (FGD)\nentitled \u201cPlans to Integrate Toll Roads in Jabodetabek\u201d, held by FKBI in\nJakarta on Thursday (22 October 2026). The discussion brought together\nregulators, infrastructure observers, logistics businesses and road\nusers to consider the benefits of integrating toll-road sections for\nmobility and goods distribution.<\/p>\n
Sony Sulaksono Wibowo, a member of the Toll Road Regulatory Agency\n(BPJT) at the Ministry of Public Works, said the government was\nfinalising the regulatory framework to accelerate toll-road integration.\nHarmonisation of the draft ministerial regulation is expected to be\ncompleted soon, before it is signed by the Minister of Public Works as\nthe basis for implementation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe hope is that harmonisation will be completed soon and the\nministerial regulation signed promptly, so toll-road integration can be\nimplemented without delay. The aim is to ease traffic by distributing\nvehicles more evenly and making optimal use of connected road sections,\u201d\nSony said.<\/p>\n
One corridor under consideration comprises the Cibitung\u2013Cilincing\nToll Road, the Jakarta\u2013Cikampek Toll Road and the Tanjung Priok Access\nToll Road (ATP). Aligning the tariff arrangements along this corridor is\nexpected to improve freight access from industrial areas to Tanjung\nPriok Port.<\/p>\n
M. M. Gibran Sesunan, executive director of the Centre for Strategic\nInfrastructure Studies (PUKIS), said tariff policy should take account\nof the function and purpose for which each road section was built. In\nhis view, a uniform approach based on vehicle class alone does not\nadequately reflect the difference between logistics routes and roads\nthat primarily serve passenger journeys.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor sections built as logistics routes, freight transport should\nreceive more affordable tariffs to encourage their use. Tariff policy\nneeds to take account of the service function and purpose of each road\nsection,\u201d Gibran said.<\/p>\n
Ahmad Sugiono, a representative of the Jakarta regional board of the\nIndonesian Logistics and Forwarders Association (ALFI), said toll\ncharges were one of the costs affecting logistics businesses\u2019 margins\namid price competition. Under certain lump-sum or travel-allowance\narrangements, saving one to two hours may not be enough to persuade\ndrivers to use a toll road if it increases the cost of the journey.<\/p>\n
\u201cToll use needs to be considered within the wider logistics\necosystem, including congestion before entering the toll road, route\nflexibility, journey frequency and the chance of securing a return load.\nSo the calculation is not just about travel time,\u201d Ahmad said.<\/p>\n
Sugi Purnoto, a senior consultant at Supply Chain Indonesia, added\nthat route choices were also affected by whether drivers had enough\ntravel money to cover operating needs, including their earnings, food,\nfuel, tolls and loading and unloading costs.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/jabodetabek-toll-integration-logistics-tariffs-pose-a-challenge-1793249533", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }