#public transport

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President Jokowi open to inputs on high-speed railway project

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) expressed willingness to consider any inputs from different parties regarding the ...

Development of fast train project to accelerate economic growth: Governor Ahok

Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahja Purnama (Ahok) believes that the construction of the Jakarta-Bandung fast train track ...

Jakarta governor to continue phasing out metromini buses

Jakarta governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama has said he remains adamant on his decision to phase out the metromini public ...

"Ojek" service may continue to operate on temporary basis

Indonesias Transportation Minister Ignasius Jonan on Friday allowed the online motorcycle taxi service (ojek) to ...

Ban on ojek service comes too late: Consumer institute

The ban on the operations of the online motorcycle taxi service (ojek) by Transportation Minister Ignasius Jonan comes ...

"Ojek" may not operate as mode of public transport: Minister

The "ojek," or motorcycle taxi, cannot be used as a mode of public transport as it endangers the safety of passengers, ...

Foreign victims of Paris attacks

Several foreigners have been identified as victims of Fridays deadly terrorist attacks in Paris, which left at least ...

GrabTaxi Announces GrabHitch in Singapore for Affordable Door-to-Door Rides

- GrabTaxi, Southeast Asia's largest land transport brand, today announced GrabHitch, an affordable social ...

Inadequate urban infrastructure needs to be addressed urgently: Minister

Indonesia's Public Works and Public Housing Minister, Basuki Hadimuljono, has said many cities in Asia-Pacific endure ...

Two Surabaya mayoral candidate pairs receive stern warnings

The Surabaya city election supervisory committee (Panwaslu) has issued stern warnings to the two pairs of mayoral ...

Greater Jakarta to have light rail transit system by 2018

Indonesias capital Jakarta is one of the worlds most traffic-congested and populated cities, with over 10 million ...

Consortium of nine state companies to build 83.6 km Light Rail Transit

Nine state companies will cooperate in the development of 83.6 kilometer Light Rail Transit (LRT) in the Greater ...

President holds luncheon for traders at State Palace

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) invited some 100 market traders in Jakarta for a luncheon at the State Palace on ...

President holds luncheon for motorbike taxi drivers

President Joko Widodo held a luncheon for motorbike taxi, minibus public transport, and pedicab drivers at the State ...

Cars have become fundamental necessity: VP

Cars have become a fundamental necessity for every family, especially in major cities, such as Jakarta, according to ...