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        "id": 1699634,
        "msgid": "provincial-government-operational-costs-rising-transj-fare-review-is-reasonable-1777078247",
        "date": "2026-04-25 07:30:38",
        "title": "Provincial Government: Operational Costs Rising, TransJ Fare Review is Reasonable",
        "author": "",
        "source": "DETIK",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "The Jakarta Provincial Government has stated that reviewing a potential increase in TransJakarta bus fares, which have remained at Rp 3,500 since 2005, is reasonable due to rising operational costs from inflation, energy prices, fleet maintenance, and service expansion. While the final decision rests with Governor Pramono Anung and the DPRD through the 2026 APBD, the government prioritises caution, considering public purchasing power and economic conditions, with subsidies covering around 86% of costs at Rp 3.7 trillion. TransJakarta's passenger volume hit a record 413 million in 2025, underscoring its role in reducing traffic congestion and pollution as a public service obligation.",
        "content": "<p>TransJakarta bus fares of Rp 3,500 are under review for a potential\nincrease. The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government considers the fare\nreview by PT TransJakarta as reasonable.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe review conducted by PT TransJakarta is reasonable. The Rp 3,500\nfare has indeed remained unchanged since 2005 (21 years), while\noperational costs continue to rise due to inflation, energy prices,\nfleet maintenance (including electric buses), and service expansion,\u201d\nsaid Chico Hakim, Special Staff to the Jakarta Governor for Social\nCommunications, to reporters on Saturday (25\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, the final decision lies with Jakarta Governor Pramono\nAnung and the DPRD through the APBD. The DKI Jakarta Provincial\nGovernment is considering several factors regarding the TransJ fare\nincrease.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Provincial Government prioritises caution, considering public\npurchasing power and economic conditions. There has been no decision on\na fare increase in 2026; the priority remains providing quality services\nwith efficient subsidies,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Chico added that the current TransJakarta subsidy in the 2026 APBD is\naround Rp 3.7 trillion. Chico stated that cost recovery is only about\n14%.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTicket revenue covers only 14% of operational costs. The rest is\ncovered by the APBD from public taxes,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n<p>He said the subsidy per passenger reaches Rp 9,000-Rp 10,000 per\ntrip. It should be that the total cost per trip is around Rp 13,000.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJakarta\u2019s UMP has increased nearly sevenfold since 2005 (from around\nRp 800,000 to Rp 5.73 million in 2026), while the flat fare remains the\nsame,\u201d Chico explained.<\/p>\n<p>Chico noted that passenger volume continues to rise. The record in\n2025 saw TransJakarta passengers reaching 413 million.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe fleet is more modern, and routes are expanding. TransJakarta is\na public service obligation to alleviate congestion and pollution, not\njust a business. We continue to listen to public aspirations, and every\ndecision will be communicated openly,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>TransJ Reviews Fare Increase<\/p>\n<p>Previously, TransJakarta President Director Welfizon Yuza revealed\nthat his company is reviewing a TransJakarta fare increase. He mentioned\nthat TransJakarta fares have not increased for 21 years.<\/p>\n<p>This was revealed by Welfizon during a meeting with Commission B of\nthe Jakarta DPRD at the DPRD Building, Central Jakarta, on Thursday\n(23\/4). According to him, the TransJakarta fare has been Rp 3,500 since\n2005.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRegarding the fare increase. Of course, this is in the domain of the\nexecutive or legislature, but we have conducted a review related to the\nfare increase, which is currently still at Rp 3,500 since 2005, so\napproximately 21 years,\u201d said Welfizon.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/provincial-government-operational-costs-rising-transj-fare-review-is-reasonable-1777078247",
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