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| Jakarta Monas |
Busway
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| Busway Transjakarta |
If you need to beat the Jakarta traffic jams, the Transjakarta Busway
provides a cheap and excellent alternative mode of transportation. It uses a
dedicated lane and comprises of modern, air conditioned and quite comfortable
busses serving eight lines all across Jakarta. Transfers between lines are free.
The buses can get very crowded, especially rush hours at 7 am and 4 pm, when
office workers are on the move home.
Train
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| Train in Jakarta |
The Jakarta commuter trains connect the city center with the surrounding
regions of Tangerang, Bekasi, Depok, Bojonggede, Bogor and Serpong. These are
mostly jam-packed during the weekday morning and afternoon rush hours.
There are four types of trains : ‘express’ (air-conditioned non-stop
trains to serve the rush hour crowd), ‘Semi express’ (runs outside the rush
hours), ‘ekonomi AC’ (air conditioned ,tourist best choice) and ekonomi (non
AC). For more scenic route across Jawa, you can take one of the many trains
that serve lines across the islands from Gambir Station or Statiun Kota.
Bajaj
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| Bajaj Driver |
The bajaj (Pronounced : bah-jai) are modified scooters that caryy
passengers in a small cabin at the back. Bajajs only serve non-protocol roads
and are a popular way to get around town since they are small enough to weave
through Jakarta’s traffic jams and narrow backstreets. These generally run on
gasoline but are slow, have no real suspensions or air conditioning. The newer
types run on natural gas and offer a slightly more comfortable ride. Whichever
you choose, Bajaj rides will give you a unique experience of the city.
Becak
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| Tourist on Becak |
Becak are pedaled tricycle-rickshaw crossovers that are quite popular in
and around residential areas. Passengers sit in a cabin in the front, while the
driver or ‘tukang becak’ pedals behind. Though no confined to residential areas
on the outskirts of Jakarta, becaks can be found in abundance in other cities
within Indonesia, each with its own unique design and artistic personality.
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