How to Ride the Busway – For those living in Jakarta, Transjakarta is no stranger. It is one of the most popular and efficient public transportation options in the city.

If you have never taken this mode of transportation or are planning to try it for the first time, don’t worry! In this article, we will discuss how to ride Transjakarta for beginners.

With this guide, you can confidently explore Jakarta using this convenient public transport. Let’s check out the steps to ride the busway!

As the name suggests, Transjakarta is a mass transportation system that operates on designated rapid transit lanes in Jakarta. It is divided into two types based on its routes: Regular Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Regular Non-BRT services.

Simply put, Transjakarta's regular BRT service has dedicated lanes separate from regular traffic, while the non-BRT service uses general roads, just like other vehicles.

The Transjakarta bus routes are commonly known as busway routes, which is why many people refer to Transjakarta as the busway.

If you’re planning to take Transjakarta, here are some steps you need to know. Let’s check them out!

The first step is to identify the routes and stops you need to take. Jakarta has numerous Transjakarta routes heading to various destinations, so make sure you know the nearest busway route that suits your journey.

Additionally, ensure you know the stop where you will end your trip. You can easily access route information via the Transjakarta website, the Tije app, or Google Maps.

Here are some of the regular BRT and non-BRT routes you should be aware of:

1 : Blok M - Kota
2 : Pulo Gadung 1 - Monas
2A : Pulogadung 1 - Rawa Buaya
3 : Kalideres - Monas via Veteran 3F : Kalideres - Gelora Bung Karno
3H : Jelambar - Kota
4 : Pulogadung 2 - Dukuh Atas 2
4D : Pulogadung 2 - Kuningan
5 : Kp. Melayu - Ancol
5C : PGC 2 - Juanda
5D : PGC 1 - Ancol
6 : Ragunan - Dukuh Atas 2
6A : Ragunan - MH Thamrin via Kuningan
6B : Ragunan - MH Thamrin via Semanggi
6V : Ragunan - Polda Metro Jaya
7 : Kampung Melayu - Kampung Rambutan
7F : KP Rambutan - Juanda via Cempaka Putih
8 : Lebak Bulus - Pasar Baru
9 : Pinang Ranti - Pluit
9A : PGC 2 - Latumeten
9C : Pinang Ranti - Polda
10 : Tanjung Priok - PGC 2
10D : Tanjung Priok - KP Rambutan
10H : Tanjung Priok - Kejaksaan Agung
11 : Pulogebang - KP. Melayu
12 : Pluit - Tanjung Priok
13 : Ciledug - Tendean
13C : Puri Beta - Dukuh Atas 1
13D : Puri Beta 2 - Ragunan
L13E : Puribeta 2 - Latuharhari
14 : JIS - Senen

1A : Pantai Maju - Balaikota via Tol Ir. Sedaytmo
1B : Palmerah Station - Tosari
1C : Pesanggrahan - Blok M 1E : Pondok Labu - Blok M
1F : Stasiun Palmerah - Bundaran Senayan
1H : Stasiun Tanah Abang - Stasiun Gondangdia
1M : Meruya - Blok M
1N : Tanah Abang - Blok M
1P : Senen - Blok M
1Q : Rempoa - Blok M
1R : Senen - Tanah Abang
2P : Gondangdia - Senen
2Q : Gondangdia - Balaikota
3E : Sentraland Cengkareng - Puri Kembangan
4B : Stasiun Manggarai - Universitas Indonesia
4C : TU Gas - Bundaran Senayan
4F : Pinang Ranti - Pulo Gadung
5B : Stasiun Tebet - Bidara Cina
5F : Kampung Melayu - Tanah Abang
5M : Kampung Melayu - Tanah Abang via Cikini
5N : Ragunan - Kp. Melayu
6C : Stasiun Tebet - Departemen Kesehatan
6D : Stasiun Tebet - Bundaran Senayan 1
6H : Lebak Bulus - Senen
6K : Patra Kuningan - Karet
6M : St. Manggarai - Blok M
6N : Ragunan - Blok M via Kemang
6Q : Dukuh Atas - Casablanca via Epicentrum Raya
6T : Pasar Minggu - Velbak
6U : Blok M- Pasar Minggu
7A : Kampung Rambutan - Lebak Bulus
7B : Kampung Rambutan - Blok M
7D : TMII - Tegal Parang
7E : Kampung Rambutan - Ragunan
7P : Pondok Kelapa - BKN
7Q : Blok M - PGC
7R : Cibubur - Pluit
7T : Cibubur - Tanjung Priok
7U : Cibubur - Ancol
7V : Cibubur - Kampung Rambutan
8C : Kebayoran Lama - Tanah Abang
8D : Joglo - Blok M
8E : Bintaro - Blok M
8K : Batu Sari - Jelambar
8M : Tanah Abang - S Parman
9D : Pasar Minggu - Tanah Abang
9E : Ps. Kebayoran Lama - Jelambar
9H : Blok M - Universitas Indonesia
9N : Pinang Ranti - Cawang Soetoyo
10K : Tanjung Priok - Senen via Taman BMW
11D : Pulogadung - Pulogebang via PIK
11Q : Kampung Melayu - Pulo Gebang via BKT
12A : Kota - Dermaga Kali Adem
12B : Pluit - Senen
12P : ST LRT Pegangsaan Dua - JIS
14A : JIS - Monas
S11 : Jelambar - BSD Serpong

Once you know your route and bus stop, the next step is preparing your payment method.

Currently, Transjakarta uses an e-ticketing system, meaning you need an electronic money card (KUE) to pay for your trip.

You can use prepaid cards from the following banks:

Besides electronic money cards, you can also use the QRIS feature in the Tije app as an alternative payment method, allowing you to pay through various digital wallets.

Next, head to the designated bus stop and wait for the bus.

💡 Reminder: Always tap out when exiting the bus or station to prevent your card from being blocked.

Every route has different stops and destinations, so be sure to choose the right route for your journey.

Once the bus arrives at the stop, make sure to queue in an orderly manner and let passengers exit first before boarding.

While on the bus:

Lastly, always use the Transjakarta app to make your journey easier.

📲 Download the Tije app on your smartphone to access information on:
✅ Routes
✅ Schedules
✅ Bus stops

With this app, planning your journey in Jakarta becomes much easier.

That’s it! Those are the tips and steps to ride Transjakarta for beginners. By following these steps, you can confidently and comfortably use this transportation mode.

Plus, the fares are very affordable, making it convenient to visit various tourist attractions in Jakarta!

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