This is the latest article of the three-part series on the Transjakarta Bus Rapid Transit service.

The Transjakarta bus service emerged as the latest mode of Jakarta public transportation when it was launched on Jan. 15, 2004; and its introduction was expected to help alleviate the city’s traffic woes.

Although it received some initial negative responses, as the construction of the bus lanes meant taking a lane from already-congested roads, the majority of city residents were enthusiastic.

In the first month, Jakartans were allowed to enjoy the first corridor, plying the Blok M, South Jakarta — Kota, West Jakarta route, for free. In February, the bus fares were set at Rp 3,500 (40 US cent), the figure that still remains today.

http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/10/24/transjakarta-only-stopgap-measure.html

Transjakarta new management a long way off
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/10/27/transjakarta-new-management-a-long-way.html

Head Start Theorem, a Solution for Jakarta’s Clogged Streets
http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/whitemargin/head-start-theorem-a-solution-for-jakartas-clogged-streets/474385

TransJakarta Bus Passenger’s Ethics Must Be Improved
http://www.beritajakarta.com/2008/en/newsview.aspx?idwil=0&id=20864