The Jakarta Provincial Government has decided to postpone any increase in Transjakarta fares, keeping the price at IDR 3,500 per trip. The decision follows public discussion last year suggesting fares could rise in 2026.
The government said the policy was delayed to maintain public purchasing power amid uncertain economic conditions. No specific timeline has been set for a future fare adjustment.
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung stated that the matter had not yet been formally discussed at the provincial level. He said any announcement regarding transportation fares would be made directly by him.
“Regarding transportation fares, especially for TransJakarta, I will announce it myself at the right time,” Pramono said on Sunday, 11 January 2026, at Karet Bivak Public Cemetery in Central Jakarta, as quoted by Antara.
Speculation over a fare increase emerged in November 2025 after PT Transjakarta’s President Director, Welfizon Yuza, highlighted that fares had remained unchanged for two decades.
“Regarding the IDR 3,500 fare, that’s been around since 2005. So it’s been 20 years. In 2005, the Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) was still around IDR 800,000. So, for 20 years, there has been no increase,” Welfizon said at Jakarta City Hall on Tuesday, 4 November 2025.
He added that the company was still assessing public reaction. “Of course, we are also observing the public response, which we are currently studying,” he said.
Despite the flat fare, operational costs have continued to rise. Welfizon explained that the real economic fare the cost required to operate services without subsidies has increased significantly.
Subsidy Pressure Raises Budget Concerns for 2026
According to Welfizon, since 2024, Transjakarta’s real economic fare has been approximately IDR 13,200 per passenger. To keep fares affordable, the Jakarta Provincial Government currently subsidises IDR 9,700 per trip.
However, funding constraints are expected to intensify in 2026. Nirwono Yoga, Special Staff to the Governor of Jakarta for Development and Urban Planning, said the Transjakarta subsidy allocation in the 2026 Regional Budget (APBD) had been reduced.
Speaking at a discussion titled “Maintaining Sustainable Public Transportation Services Amidst Budget Efficiency” on Thursday, 8 January 2026, Nirwono said the 2026 subsidy was set at IDR 3.7 trillion. This figure is lower than the 2025 realised subsidy of approximately Rp4.1 trillion.
He said maintaining service levels equivalent to those in 2025 would require up to IDR 4.8 trillion.
“If the budget is only IDR 3.7 trillion, then there are two options: reduce service or stop service mid-year. Of course, we don’t want this,” Nirwono said.
To address the shortfall, the Jakarta Provincial Government plans to seek additional funding through the Revised Regional Budget (APBD Perubahan), which is scheduled for discussion in mid-2026.
The government said the move is intended to ensure Transjakarta services continue operating fully until the end of the year.
