Busway sales over Rp 33b in 10 months

JAKARTA: Since its grand opening 10 months ago, the management of the TransJakarta Busway has contributed Rp 33.89 billion (US$3.76 million) to the city's coffers, however most of that has already been spent on the salaries and expenses incurred by the city.

Established in a gubernatorial decree, the busway management is not entitled to profit from the daily income, according to TransJakarta Busway chairman Irzal Djamal.

"We make deposits at the city's Bank DKI. From ticket sales, we earn over Rp 100 million each day. The largest revenue month was October with Rp 3.8 billion," he was quoted as saying by Antara on the weekend.

According to an official at City Hall, the operation of the busway costs the city some Rp 3 billion per month. From the amount, Rp 2.3 billion goes to busway operator PT Jakarta Express Trans, Rp 500 million to the company providing the attendants at busway stops and another Rp 190 million to pay the security guards. -- JP