2022
Mobility transit or simply public transport is one chief characteristic of most metropolitan cities to transport people from one point to another. Jakarta has a commuter rail system known as the commuter line. Here's a daily story using the commuter line and using transit feature on Google Maps #letsguides
Jakarta Commuter Rail Experience
I live on the east side of the city, I’ve been using commuter line nearly every day to reach the city center. Its commuters reaches 1 Million people every day on the Jakarta-Bogor-Tangerang-Bogor route. This time I will tell how Google Maps helps people’s mobility. The traffic situations are unpredictable and it's not easy to deal with especially during busy hours on weekdays. To arrive on time in Jakarta, often you are required to prepare spare time to travel from point A to point B.There are several transit alternatives in Jakarta, such as using Commuter Line, Trans Jakarta (Bus Rapid Transit) or using Gojek, a motocycle ride sharing. luckily Google Maps provides all the transit features that help my every day and thousands of people who rely mobility with Google maps.
So, How Google Maps helps your transit?
To get the most of Google Maps for your transit , you must do some settings.
Let's see how to take advantage of this feature.
- Commuter Setting
Do Commuter Setting for home & work locations, Just fill the questions : How do you get to work most day ?, When & What time do you Commute? And Which route do you usually take? you will get a pop up notification of transit schedule directly on the your mobile.
Commuter Setting
- Know your station and find your nearby station
of course, do not let yourself miss the station. If you do not know any station yet, always track Train Tracking.live train tracking on google map
- You can find the schedule with Google Map Transit Feature
Find the schedule and Do not push yourself, Coming up at peak hours on weekdays is a different experience. If it is full, check the next schedule, also on Google Maps . - Travel alternatives
It would be better if you have a backup plan, if trains are delayed or no train schedule anymore, there are always exciting alternatives in Jakarta like Trans Jakarta, and a transport service that uses motorcycles
Some Tips and informations
- Buy Daily Travel Card or Using Debit Card, Almost all Metro Public Transports require you to use this card.
- You can find the schedule with Google Map Transit Feature
- If you are a traveller, make sure to catch the train before busy working hours
- If You are women, there’s a women-only carriages in trains ( the 1st and the last carriages)
- Check and keep your belongings
- Priority Seats available for Elderly Passengers, Pregnant Women, Physically Handicapped and Mother with Infant
Thanks to Google Maps that has helped the mobility of many people in the city cities of the world, and Local Guides who have helped to provide actual information about POI information on Google Maps,
let's share your reviews and suggestions to help others navigate better
Commuter need you! #letsguides
finally! I do love this post! I remember when I was in Jakarta last time, I used bus only. This commuter post is very helpful for another people who want to use commuter in Jakarta and around. Once, I had experience in Singapore MRT and it was really helpful to explore city by myself.
Thanks for sharing @RahmatHarmanP 🙂
Thanks mas @RahmatHarmanP sharing about Commuter Line.
Saya menggunakan Commuter Line baru 1 kali, waktu acara meet up Jakarta LG di Pelabuhan Sunda Kelapa. Kami pergi ber 5, karena saya hanya punya kartu e-money 2, jadi harus beli tiket 3 lagi. Di Stasiun Kranji tidak terlalu ramai, jadi beli tiketnya tidak terlalu antri. Tapi waktu pulangnya dari Stasiun Kota, beli tiketnya di Vending Machine. Antrinya cukup panjang dan masih banyak orang yang belum pernah beli tiket di Vending Machine termasuk saya. Sambil antri saya pelajari cara orang lain beli tiket, untung cukup mudah. Saya antri sekitar 15 menit.
Untuk waktu, memang Commuter Line cukup cepat, karena tidak terjebak macet. Kalau hari kerja untuk kenyamanan, sangat jauh dari nyaman. Harus berdesak-desakan, berdiri sepanjang perjalanan. Kalau hari libur atau weekend, kereta cenderung kosong, jadi kita masih bisa dapat tempat duduk.
Kalau hari kerja, saya selalu menggunakan sepeda motor.
