Kenneth DPRD DKI Supports Pramono To Increase TransJakarta Tariffs, With The Conditions For Improvement Of Services

Member of the DKI Jakarta DPRD, Hardiyanto Kenneth. (doc the DKI DPRD)

JAKARTA - Member of the DKI Jakarta DPRD from the PDI-P (PDIP) faction, Hardiyanto Kenneth, fully supports the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Pramono Anung, planning to increase the TransJakarta bus fare.

According to him, this step is a strategic policy that needs to be understood in the context of the sustainability of public transportation services in the capital city.

"This decision is not just a matter of increasing tariffs, but about ensuring the sustainability and improvement of the quality of our public transportation system," Kenneth said in his statement, Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

The man who is familiarly called Bang Kent explained that currently the public transportation system such as TransJakarta still bears the burden of a fairly large subsidy from the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government. He said that the subsidy per ticket had reached more than Rp. 9,000 per passenger.

"This rate model does not reflect a healthy cost recovery in the long term. If subsidies continue to be left without evaluation, it is feared that it will interfere with the government's ability to maintain service quality, expand networks, and add new fleets," he said.

Furthermore, the member of Commission C of the DKI Jakarta DPRD emphasized that his support for tariff increases is not unconditional. He hopes that the policy will be implemented in stages and accompanied by improved service quality and protection for low-income groups of people.

"The tariff increase plan must also be accompanied by a real improvement in the comfort, speed, and reach of TransJakarta services," he said.

The chairman of the PPRA IKAL of the LXII Force also encouraged the provincial government to prioritize transparency in the communication process to the public. He assessed that residents need to understand the reasons behind the tariff adjustment.

"Residents should know that this increase is not solely to increase revenue, but to strengthen the system, starting from rejuvenation of fleets, including electric buses, maintenance of bus stops, increasing service frequency, to expanding routes to areas that have not been reached," he said.

The head of BAGUNA DPD PDIP DKI Jakarta also emphasized the importance of involving the community in the policy discussion process. He asked the DKI Jakarta DPRD to open a dialogue space for the public and ensure that policies run with a good monitoring mechanism.

Despite supporting, Kent reminded that the tariff increase is not a single solution to improve the public transportation system in Jakarta.

"The government still has to look for operational efficiency, such as ticket digitization, route optimization, and strengthening integration between modes of transportation. In addition, cooperation with the private sector is also considered important in terms of non-farebox so that the tariff burden is not too heavy for users," he said.

In addition, Kent also suggested that the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government could also provide free facilities for teachers in using TransJakarta bus services. According to him, this policy will be a form of real appreciation for the role of teachers in educating the younger generation of Jakarta.

"Teachers are the vanguard of education. I think they deserve free transportation facilities, at least for government-owned public modes such as TransJakarta," he explained.

He explained that the proposal is in line with the spirit of the DKI Provincial Government to make public transportation the backbone of citizen mobility. According to him, providing free access for educators not only helps ease their economic burden, but also encourages increased use of public transportation among education officials.

"So far, we have had a subsidy program for students, the elderly, and people with disabilities. I think it is time for teachers to also get similar attention. They contribute to Jakarta children every day, and many of them have to go quite far to school. Hopefully this proposal can be taken into consideration and as a tangible form of support from the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government to teachers in the capital city," he said.

Kent emphasized his support for Governor Pramono's steps, as long as it is accompanied by a commitment to improve service quality and take sides with low-income residents.

"I hope this policy will be a momentum for the transformation towards a more reliable, comfortable, and fair public transportation system for all Jakarta residents," he concluded.

Previously, DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung talked about the possibility of increasing Transjakarta rates. He admitted that this tariff increase had been calculated carefully.

Pramono explained that so far his party has made 15 free groups to ride TransJakarta. Of course, the DKI Provincial Government cannot bear the cost of freeing all Jakarta residents to ride Transjakarta or Transjabodetabek.

He explained that the subsidy related to Transjakarta has been borne by the Provincial Government of more than Rp. 9,000 for one TransJakarta ticket. This subsidy certainly cannot be borne alone by the Jakarta Provincial Government alone.

Therefore, according to him, it is necessary to adjust the tariff so that the subsidy burden is not borne by the Jakarta Provincial Government itself. Regarding this tariff increase, Pramono promised to announce it at the right time.

On that occasion, Pramono said that the transportation tariff owned by the Jakarta Provincial Government was much cheaper than the buffer zone. Even passengers from Bogor are only charged Rp. 2,000 to arrive in Jakarta. He added that he continues to increase the increase in transportation facilities. This year, according to him, there will be 500 TransJakarta electric buses ready to operate.