Urban Transport in the OIC Megacities
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Figure 7: Public transport modes in Jakarta Clockwise (from top-left): TransJakarta, Kopaja,
Metromini, Commuter Rail Line, Bajaj, Ojek
Source: Jakarta Transportation Agency in Figures, 2013
The low level of service also occurs in other public transport modes. City buses, for example, are old
(operating for 30 years in general) of which some do not even have speedometers or proper brake
systems causing many traffic accidents in Jakarta.
The mass transit that has seen a major change since 2013 is the KRL. Electronic ticketing system, low
fares and a more comfortable journey due to the banning of sellers in the trains, has successfully
attracted commuters who used to use private cars for their work journey to Jakarta.
Many parties believe that improving the level of service of the current mass transit system will not
alleviate the traffic congestion of Jakarta. Therefore, the following transit systems has been planned
for Jakarta: