Road Travel
Taxis: Avoid taking casual taxis from the street (especially at night) and refuse to travel in a taxi without a meter. If at a hotel or apartments, have the concierge call a taxi for you. Before starting the journey, make sure the driver knows how to get to your intended destination, if not have the concierge explain. ( including use application)
Online taxi : https://reservation.bluebirdgroup.com/ OR Download application online
Hire Cars: There are many hire car companies in Jakarta and other large cities that will lease with a provided driver. Make sure you have a contract in writing before making any undertaking to the provider. Your hotel can assist you in this.
MRT
Mass Rapid Transit Jakarta provided convenience transportation for limited area within Jakarta area (https://jakartamrt.co.id/id/peta-integrasi)
Rate for MRT for can be accessed here https://jakartamrt.co.id/id/tarif-mrt-jakarta
Buses: You are encouraged to use busway as a the only bus with rapid transit system in Jakarta ( route map is avaialble here https://transjakarta.co.id/peta-rute/) , For other type of buses, you are strongly advised not to use them as they have poor maintenance records and are frequented by criminals. Long-distance travel on buses is strongly discouraged due to the road accident records and again criminals posing as fellow travelers.
Bajaj (Motor Tricycles): It is not advisable for use since they are largely unlicensed, uninsured and majority of the drivers are of doubtful competence.
Boat security: At coastal or large river locations, the use of boats or ferries is often an essential part of travel during missions and operations. However, boat safety standards in Indonesia vary from below average to absent! Before utilizing water transport, check with your office as to the most reliable source of boats and use this service.
UN staff have, or can get, access to life jackets and this is a MOSS requirement. Check with your local office and/or the Area Security Coordinator (ASC) before using local boats or ferries, or before sending your staff to use them!
Driving: The roads in Jakarta and in the provinces, are generally in good condition, especially the Toll Roads. However, some are seasonally affected by flooding and earth tremors. The driving standards are generally low with poor road discipline and excessive use of speed especially among the public service vehicles.
- Always drive defensively.
- Keep doors locked and valuables out of sight at all times.
- Only open car windows 10 to 12 cm to prevent your phones, necklaces and bags being snatched.
- If you travel outside Jakarta, go well prepared and avoid driving at night where possible.
- Tell someone where you are going and when you are expected to return.
- If you hire or borrow a vehicle, make sure that it is in good mechanical condition.
- Take essential spares and some food and water.
- Do not pick up hitchhikers.
In case of traffic emergencies, contact the Traffic Management Center, Polda Metro Jakarta at TMC Polda Metro Jaya (@TMCPoldaMetro) | Twitter or at telephone number +62-21-5276001 for assistance. Or, the UNDSS Duty Officer: 0811 174 745
During pandemic, UN personnel is discouraged to use mass public transportation for optimum precautions measure against Covid-19 virus.