Reaching the Capital During Quiet Times

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Reaching the Capital on H+2 Eid from a supporting area, such as Bogor, does not seem like a bad idea, especially if one wants to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the city. Moreover, with clear weather. The forecast from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) was roughly accurate. Jakarta’s weather was partly cloudy during the afternoon until evening. Travelling from south Jakarta using the Transjabodetabek bus route P11 could be an option. The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government can take pride because that route is popular, even during this 2026 Eid holiday period. Data from 2025 shows the number of passengers on route P11 per day (outside holiday periods) was around 5,554 people and 166,630 people per month. Meanwhile, the total passengers throughout 2025 reached 1,166,411 people. The route, spanning 111.72 km and passing through about 13 stopping points and halts, can be covered in about 1.5 hours under smooth traffic conditions. At 10.30 WIB, the first departure point of the route, namely Botani Square in Bogor, was already crowded with prospective passengers queuing to board the bus. The attendant on duty at that time, Luky, admitted that the number of passengers was about twice as many as usual. The queue this time was mostly because they wanted to get seats on the fleet. For prospective passengers in a hurry, they can directly board the bus after tapping their electronic card. The bus was then dispatched according to the predetermined schedule. There were about three buses ready to depart at that time, in the time slot from 10.45-11.12 WIB. Each bus was already full of passengers, leaving no empty seats. Asri (68) staggered onto the bus while carrying three pieces of luggage. Two large handbags and one shoulder bag. The hijab-wearing woman chose the bus departing at 11.12 WIB, after queuing for about 15 minutes. Unfortunately, all seats were already full. She then walked to the back and leaned near the door. Asri was fortunate; not even five minutes after standing, a young man who appeared to be in his 20s stood up from his seat and offered it to her. Apparently, Asri had anticipated it. According to her, Transjabodetabek passengers are generally friendly towards the elderly. Even if no one offers a seat, she can ask the staff to help her get an empty seat. This is the reason why the woman from Ciledug often chooses the Transjabodetabek route P11 over other modes of transport. Besides, because the fare is cheap, namely Rp3,500. From one stopping point to another, passengers come and go. Most of them are women and carrying children. Even so, not everyone is as lucky as Asri to get a seat until their destination halt. Rachman (23) was one who had to yield. The young man from Bogor already understood that the chance of sitting during the journey was almost impossible on a holiday like this. He still chose Transjabodetabek that afternoon because he planned to head to PIK 2 via Blok M. The Blok M-PIK 2 route is also a favourite, with daily passengers around 4,169 people and 116,220 people per month in 2025.