TransJakarta Subscription Scheme Proposed as a More Economical Option
The Jakarta City Transportation Council (DTKJ) has submitted a proposal for a new TransJakarta fare scheme to the Jakarta Provincial Government. One of the key features is a subscription model claimed to be more economical for daily workers.
DTKJ Chairman Sugihardjo stated that subscription concepts are widely implemented in various countries to encourage the public to use public transport more regularly. The DTKJ has designed fare schemes ranging from weekly and bi-weekly to monthly options.
“We are encouraging subscription tariffs. Many overseas locations use subscription systems,” Sugihlarjo said at Jakarta City Hall, as reported on Tuesday (7/7/2026).
He noted that the subscription proposal is part of a study on adjusting public transport fares in Jakarta. According to him, the subscription scheme could lighten travel costs for residents who use public transport daily, particularly workers.
Assumed TransJakarta Fare to Reach Rp 5,000
Sugihardjo explained that the proposed monthly subscription of Rp 200,000 is calculated based on the travel needs of workers using TransJakarta every day. If the regular fare eventually becomes Rp 5,000 per single trip, users commuting to and from work would spend approximately Rp 10,000 per day.
Assuming 25 working days in a month, the travel cost would reach approximately Rp 250,000. The DTKJ subsequently proposed a discount of about 20 per cent through the subscription scheme, bringing the rate down to Rp 200,000 per month.
“If it is 5,000 to go and 5,000 to return, that is already 10,000. Multiplied by 25 working days, it becomes 250,000. Because we are proposing a 20 per cent discount for subscriptions, the rate would only be 200,000,” he elaborated.
In addition to monthly packages, the DTKJ is also considering options for shorter subscription periods, such as weekly or bi-weekly packages. This scheme is expected to accommodate users who do not travel every day.
TransJakarta Rp 5,000, TransJabodetabek Rp 10,000
The DTKJ also proposed a simplification of TransJakarta fare groups. In the future, fares within the Jakarta area are proposed to be a single group of Rp 5,000, covering BRT, non-BRT, and integration with Mikrotrans services.
Meanwhile, for TransJabodetabek services, the DTKJ proposes a fare of Rp 10,000. Sugihardjo mentioned that such fare adjustments must be accompanied by improvements in service quality and ease of intermodal integration.
Sugihardjo stated that the fare study considers not only operational costs but also the public’s ability to pay. He noted that household transport expenditure must be maintained so that public transport does not become a financial burden.
“What we are looking at is how to ensure these fares do not burden the community,” he explained.
Pramono Reviewing Fare Proposal
The Governor of Jakarta, Pramono Anung, admitted to receiving the proposal from the DTKJ regarding the adjustment of TransJabodetabek fares, including the subscription scheme for high-density corridors. The proposal will be studied immediately by the Jakarta Provincial Government.
“I have received the proposal. We will discuss it, and a decision must be made soon, especially for the TransJabodetabek routes to the airport,” Pramono told reporters on Tuesday (7/7).
Pramono stated that discussions regarding the TransJabodetabek fare adjustment are currently being conducted alongside the Jakarta Regional House of Representatives (DPRD). He acknowledged that the decision has been delayed from his previously stated target.
“At that time, I promised it would be announced within three months. It has now been more than three months, so we are currently discussing this with the Jakarta Provincial DPRD,” he said.