During
the PPKM (Enforcement of Restrictions on Community Activities) in
Jakarta, people began to commute around Jakarta while remaining to
comply with the strict health protocols. That means people have also
started to return using public transportation in the capital, such as
the Transjakarta bus. With its vast route network and affordable prices,
Transjakarta becomes one of the favourites since it offers Jakartan to
reach their destination comfortably. Amid the pandemic, staying at home
is still the best option, especially if you don’t have urgent needs.
But, if you must leave your house for essential activities, and you want
to take Transjakarta to get to your destination, then you need to pay
attention to the latest schedule and routes, as well as health protocols
that are currently implemented on the Transjakarta bus.
Transjakarta Latest Operational Hours
During
this PPKM period, Transjakarta adjusted its operating hours. It is now
set to operate between 05:00 to 21:30 WIB. Meanwhile, special services
for hospital and Puskesmas personnel, including the frontline workers,
operate from 21:30 - 23:00 WIB.
This
was a follows up on the Decree of the DKI Jakarta Provincial
Transportation Agency Number 196 of 2021 concerning the Extension of the
Application of Technical Guidelines for Limiting Transport Capacity and
Operational Time of Transportation Facilities in the Context of
Enforcing Restrictions on Micro-Based Community Activities.
Transjakarta Routes
With
its wide coverage throughout Jakarta, Transjakarta Bus covers so many
routes that can be used by anyone. As of July 2020, the number of
Transjakarta fleets has reached 4,079 units of large, medium, and small
bus types. Transjakarta also has 13 corridors with 247 routes and an
average of five additional routes every month. However, during the PPKM
period, not all routes were operated. These routes can be seen on the
Route Map on the transjakarta.co.id website.
If
you want to see the complete stops on a certain route, and knowing
whether it is in operation or not during this PPKM period, you can get
such information more easily through the TiJe
app. When you open the application, select the Sahabat Tije feature,
then select Informasi Rute, then a list of Transjakarta routes will
appear.
On the Tije app, you can also see the closest bus stops and the closest departure times.
Stay Safe on TransJakarta during the Pandemic
Remember,
we are all still in the midst of a pandemic. So, even though mobility
has been allowed, we still have to maintain health protocols, especially
on public transportation, including the Transjakarta bus.
Make
sure you bring a hand sanitizer in your bag so you can use it
regularly. In addition, make sure you wear a mask so that you avoid
various viruses in public places. During this PPKM period, the
Transjakarta Bus only allowed 50% of the passenger capacity in it. Even
so, you still have to take care and pay attention to your distance from
other passengers.
Let's
adapt with these new habits by complying to the strict health
protocols, starting from ourselves so that we can protect each other
from the risk of Covid-19.
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