Pramono Says Naming Rights for Public Transport Stops as New Revenue Source for DKI Provincial Government
JAKARTA — Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung stated that the policy on naming rights for public transport stops has become one of the new revenue sources for the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government.
He said that currently, almost all stops in Jakarta already have names resulting from collaborations with certain parties.
Pramono made this statement during the Development Planning Consultation (Musrenbang) at the DKI Jakarta City Hall, on Thursday (16/4/2026).
He explained that the naming of stops is carried out by partnering with the private sector.
This approach is considered effective because it can increase regional revenue without having to fully depend on the government budget.
The former Cabinet Secretary also briefly mentioned the idea of allowing stops to include the names of political parties.
Pramono emphasised that collaborations for naming stops still prioritise the business sector as the main partner.
“As soon as there is a name, anywhere. Even yesterday, actually, I was joking, I allowed political parties, but that’s just the main title. Oh no, because after all, the most important thing is the business world,” he said.
Pramono assessed that the naming rights scheme is one of the financing innovations that can support development in Jakarta without fully relying on the Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBD).
Previously, Pramono opened opportunities for anyone, including political parties, to sponsor the names of stops and stations. This scheme is expected to increase Locally Generated Revenue (PAD).
Pramono conveyed this in his speech while attending the Easter celebration with parishioners in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta, on Friday (10/4/2026).
The scheme is described as an effort to increase regional revenue through the commercialisation of public facility names.
He even jokingly suggested to Erwin Aksa that political parties are welcome if they want to “join in” on the public facilities owned by the DKI Provincial Government.
“There is a stop named Nescafe, Teh Sosro, all sorts of things, anyone as long as they pay. Even if Golkar wants to make a stop, it’s fine, Mr Erwin, the most important thing is the payment,” said Pramono, greeted with laughter from the congregation.