zine-bth-01_pdf-3f09ad72f403edf2.pdf

This zine by Trend Asia critiques the current state of public transportation in Jakarta, arguing that mobility is a basic human right currently undermined by political will and budget cuts. It contrasts the daily struggle of commuters with a vision of an integrated, accessible, and human-centric city, while proposing electric buses as a cost-effective alternative to diesel.

• Commuters in Jakarta face significant daily struggles characterized by unpredictable bus schedules and overcrowding in trains, making movement through the city feel like an additional burden to their work.
• Transportation costs represent one of the most burdensome components of the cost of living, particularly for vulnerable and low-income groups. Beyond financial costs, the system causes 'hidden' tolls including mental distress, exhaustion, and safety concerns regarding theft and sexual violence.
• Public transportation is not legally treated as a basic right in Indonesia. Law No. 23 of 2014 classifies transportation as a 'non-basic mandatory affair,' meaning the provision of city buses and BRT systems depends on regional budget priorities and political will rather than minimum service obligations.
• The fiscal space for local governments to fund public services is shrinking due to cuts in Transfer to Regions (TKD) funds, which often leads to public transportation being the first sector to suffer budget cuts.
• Electric buses are presented as a more efficient and cheaper alternative to diesel buses. In 2024, Transjakarta's electric bus operational costs were approximately 9% lower than diesel buses, and experience in Medan showed energy cost savings of up to 79%.

APA

Trend Asia (n.d.). zine-bth-01_pdf-3f09ad72f403edf2.pdf. https://trendasia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Zine-BTH-01_PDF.pdf

Chicago

Trend Asia. zine-bth-01_pdf-3f09ad72f403edf2.pdf. n.d. https://trendasia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Zine-BTH-01_PDF.pdf.

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BibTeX

@techreport{trendasiandzinebth01pdf3f09ad72f403edf2pdf, author = {{Trend Asia}}, title = {{zine-bth-01\_pdf-3f09ad72f403edf2.pdf}}, institution = {Trend Asia}, url = {https://trendasia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Zine-BTH-01_PDF.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }