6 Facts About the TransJakarta Head-On Collision on Elevated Corridor That Injured Passengers
An accident involving two TransJakarta buses operated by drivers identified as BMP 263 and MYS 17100 occurred on Corridor 13 along the Swadarma section heading towards Cipulir, South Jakarta. The collision on the elevated route, commonly known as the ‘sky corridor’, left a number of passengers injured.
The accident took place on Monday morning (23/2/2026). PT TransJakarta confirmed the incident.
“TransJakarta sincerely apologises for the accident involving bus fleet operators BMP 263 and MYS 17100 on Corridor 13 (Swadarma section towards Cipulir) this morning (23/2),” said TransJakarta Head of Public Relations and CSR Ayu Wardhani on Monday (23/2/2026).
“Our primary focus at this time is ensuring customer safety. Officers have carried out a rapid evacuation to the nearest stop, and customers with minor injuries have received treatment,” she said.
The following are the key facts surrounding the TransJakarta collision on the elevated corridor:
1. 23 People Sustained Minor Injuries
Police recorded data on the injured passengers. Twenty-three people were confirmed to have sustained minor injuries.
“There are currently 23 recorded victims, all with minor injuries,” said Jakarta Metropolitan Police Public Relations Chief Kombes Budi Hermanto to reporters on Monday (23/2).
The injured were TransJakarta passengers travelling from Cipulir to Kebayoran Lama. The victims were rushed to hospital for treatment.
“Traffic officers are currently evacuating victims to the nearest hospital for recovery and conducting a crime scene investigation and traffic management,” he said.
Separately, Jakarta Metropolitan Police Traffic Directorate Law Enforcement Sub-directorate Chief AKBP Ojo Ruslani said the TransJakarta bus driven by driver A was packed with passengers as it coincided with the morning commute.
“The 23 injured were passengers travelling from Cipulir to Kebayoran — the bus was full as people were heading to work,” said Ojo.
2. Two Passengers Suffered Fractures
Ojo reported that of the 23 injured passengers, two suffered bone fractures.
“Two people sustained fractures and were taken to Sari Asih Hospital, Ciledug,” said Ojo.
3. Driver Admitted to Falling Asleep
Ojo said the accident occurred at approximately 07:15 local time. The collision involved a Transjakarta Bianglala bus driven by a man identified as Y, heading from Kebayoran towards Cipulir, and a Transjakarta Mayasari Bakti bus driven by A, heading from Cipulir to Kebayoran.
“At exactly 07:15, driver Y admitted to falling asleep — he was drowsy, and the bus he was driving veered into driver A’s lane. It was likely due to fatigue,” he explained.
4. Potholes Found Along the Route
An inspection of the location on Monday afternoon (23/2/2026) revealed numerous potholes along the Corridor 13 elevated route. The potholes began appearing on the incline after Tegal Mampang Stop.
The potholes varied in size, ranging from small to large. They became increasingly numerous between Rawa Barat Stop and CSW Stop. Some were quite deep and filled with rainwater puddles.
The abundance of potholes along the elevated corridor forces buses to slow down when passing through. Additionally, buses frequently cross into the opposite lane when encountering potholes.
Some potholes had already been patched with asphalt, though many patches remained uneven. Some patches had even deteriorated back into potholes.
A passenger named Ricky (34) said the potholes made journeys uncomfortable, with buses vibrating as they passed through.
“The upper route does have quite a lot of potholes. It causes the bus to shake quite a bit for passengers,” said Ricky to reporters.
Ricky hoped the potholes on the elevated corridor would be repaired as soon as possible. “Hopefully they can fix it soon,” he said.
5. TransJakarta to Cover All Victims’ Medical Costs
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said TransJakarta would bear the medical costs for all victims of the bus accident on the Corridor 13 elevated route. The injured were treated at several hospitals.
“I have received data from TransJakarta confirming that an accident occurred, specifically from Tegal Mampang heading towards JORR. There were 23 victims and all costs are fully covered by TransJakarta,” said Pramono in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, on Monday (23/2/2026).
He explained that two victims were taken to Bakti Asih Hospital, while the remaining 21 were treated at Sari Asih Hospital. Pramono said medical treatment was provided at no cost to the victims.
“This was human error, nothing else. Perhaps the driver did not get enough sleep, causing the bus to cross into the opposite lane and resulting in the collision,” he said.
6. Injured Passengers Discharged
Injured passengers received medical treatment before being discharged from hospital.
“A total of 23 customers sustained minor injuries and were evacuated to Sari Asih Hospital Ciledug and Bhakti Asih General Hospital. All have since been discharged,” said TransJakarta Head of Public Relations and CSR Ayu Wardhani.
In addition to the passengers, the two drivers involved in the incident were confirmed to be in good condition. TransJakarta confirmed it would cover all medical expenses.
“There were 23 victims and all costs are fully covered by TransJakarta,” she said.
Regarding operations, TransJakarta confirmed that Corridor 13 continued to operate normally and remained accessible to other fleet vehicles. The evacuation of the buses involved was completed by 10:50 local time.
Regarding legal proceedings, TransJakarta has handed the case entirely over to the police. The incident is currently being handled by the Jakarta Metropolitan Police.
“TransJakarta has fully handed over the legal process to the police. The case is currently being handled by the Jakarta Metropolitan Police,” she added.