Transjakarta is one of the Jakarta’s mass transportation system. The problem with Transjakarta begins with the stations. The flat top steel glass enclosures have no ventilation at all. By the time the bus arrives, you will be drenched in sweat. It’s hard to imagine how one could design a bus station to be any more uncomfortable. When the bus finally stops, it will be packed to the gills. A few people may get off and a few may get on. If you are lucky enough to push your way on to the bus, you need to hang on, because it’s like a sardine can. The buses are air conditioned, but it doesn’t help much when the bus is over capacity. Pickpockets abound so you should be very careful with your belongings. The best time to use the busway is between 10 a.m and 7 p.m on Sunday. There is a downloadable map on their website. The fare is Rp. 3.500 and there no transfer fees. Why does of Transjakarta's station become a problem?

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Transjakarta is one of the Jakarta’s mass transportation system. The problem with Transjakarta begins with the stations. The flat top steel glass enclosures have no ventilation at all. By the time the bus arrives, you will be drenched in sweat. It’s hard to imagine how one could design a bus station to be any more uncomfortable.

When the bus finally stops, it will be packed to the gills. A few people may get off and a few may get on. If you are lucky enough to push your way on to the bus, you need to hang on, because it’s like a sardine can. The buses are air conditioned, but it doesn’t help much when the bus is over capacity. Pickpockets abound so you should be very careful with your belongings.

The best time to use the busway is between 10 a.m and 7 p.m on Sunday. There is a downloadable map on their website. The fare is Rp. 3.500 and there no transfer fees.

Why does of Transjakarta's station become a problem?