Trying Jakarta's Public Transportation as a Foreigner

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  • After spending a week in Jakarta Indonesia, I decided to try Jakarta's Public Transportation as a Foreigner to see how it was. Jakarta has 3 types of public transportations, TransJakarta, MRT and KRL. But how convenient is Jakarta's public transportation compared to the taxis? Today I wen't on a journey and tried the TransJakarta buses and MRT Jakarta, it surprised me!
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  • @Iqbal-zl5ru
    @Iqbal-zl5ru 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2441

    The Conclusion: Don't Judge Jakarta because the negative side :Flood,Traffic Jam, Polution, Take the positive side: they have a good public transportation, they have a lot of museum, so many beautiful place in jakarta you can visit, greatings from Bandung West Java😁

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +302

      Exactly!! I can't tell you how many people told me "Don't go to Jakarta"

    • @skyinuri8868
      @skyinuri8868 3 ปีที่แล้ว +130

      Specially south jakasia (Kuningan). It's the central business district of south east asia.
      Be careful with Begal tho😁

    • @dwirindhamardika1643
      @dwirindhamardika1643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      @@alexandwhite Go To Malang,East Java too.My Home Town.Many Delicious Foods and,Many Beach In Here

    • @houseoftyrell1544
      @houseoftyrell1544 3 ปีที่แล้ว +101

      That's why I prefer check on youtube and vlogger like this to see the real side of the world than believing mainstream media. Jakarta just like many other metropolitan cities around the world with the same problem especially in developing countries. Prove how powerful media bias portrayals effecting the world.

    • @iqbal-vb7ff
      @iqbal-vb7ff 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nah

  • @AnandhikaAgusSaputra
    @AnandhikaAgusSaputra 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1086

    He introduces Jakarta's public transportation a lot better than local TH-camrs

    • @MyMindLikestoWander
      @MyMindLikestoWander 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      No doubt, the video doesn't look cheap at all.
      He is a professional after all.

    • @IsidoreWilliamAriyanto
      @IsidoreWilliamAriyanto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@MyMindLikestoWander Well,most of us did this without a budget

    • @NEsfrianti
      @NEsfrianti 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Local youtubers lack public speaking ability

    • @noorhasanah_
      @noorhasanah_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ada bbrp yg bagus publick speaking with face,,, ttapi sayang mereka tidak memiliki drone 😄

    • @jodiearasyisenna7536
      @jodiearasyisenna7536 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@IsidoreWilliamAriyanto damn right

  • @lianmeilian5421
    @lianmeilian5421 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1419

    driver bajaj : 30k
    you : 20k
    driver bajaj : 30k
    you : 20k
    driver bajaj : ok
    you won! 🤣👍🏻

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +155

      😂😂😂

    • @wafimahfoedz9159
      @wafimahfoedz9159 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      macer noh, wwkkwkw

    • @ahdasempis
      @ahdasempis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +155

      @Lev07 dont say that, theyre working too. if the price doesnt suit for you, then u can bargain, if still not good price, u can choose another transportation

    • @caz8135
      @caz8135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@ahdasempis yeah well in the end it's easier to use gojek. They have a solid price and all. Unless you really need to hurry

    • @novi_star1107
      @novi_star1107 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@alexandwhite NICE THAT'S INDONESIA PEOPLE DO 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @FDeeKay
    @FDeeKay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    The nice thing about the TransJakarta buses is that it cost the same no matter how short or long your trip is. You can technically circle the whole city using the Transjakarta buses and you'll only be charged Rp. 3.500 once you pass through the exit gate

  • @huseinnashr
    @huseinnashr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    You're the only bule on youtube that covering public transport in jakarta with this level of detail. I'm sold

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      haha thanks so much Husein! really appreciate you watching 😁🙌🏻

    • @saniario
      @saniario 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Safe and comfortable mobility is important. Public transport plays a big part of that to reduce private, individual car use which causes traffic, higher risk of road crash and pollution.
      Thank you for highliting what Jakarta got in terms of PT, which is not bad at all ! It has certainly improved since I was last there.

  • @dannyarw
    @dannyarw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +397

    Pro Tip: don't use KRL (Commuter Line) at rush hour. Rush hour to Bogor: Evening. Rush hour to Jakarta: Morning.

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      dont plan on using it during rush hour hahah

    • @djeff91
      @djeff91 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Krl bogor both morning and evening are rush hour..

    • @dannyarw
      @dannyarw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@djeff91 hahaha

    • @ademeidianmalik
      @ademeidianmalik 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      eh ketemu di youtube wkwkwk

    • @dannyarw
      @dannyarw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ademeidianmalik ngapain oi

  • @jeremysitepu4790
    @jeremysitepu4790 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Dude, respect all your struggles, exactly for foreigners it's so hard to using public transportation, me as a citizen even use go-car or grab car more often because many convenience stores can't refill the card. Also he deserves more likes and viewers and subscribers, he recorded all the footage perfectly even he knew jakarta was hot, big, and complicated, but he took the time to record using his drone, good video quality, etc

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      haha thanks so much Jeremy! Really appreciate the support, It took a while to film thats for sure 😅

  • @nikosvideo4897
    @nikosvideo4897 3 ปีที่แล้ว +513

    Jakarta's public transportation is getting better. anyway welcome to Jakarta

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      it is! thanks for watching Neko! 🙌🏻

    • @nazuha99
      @nazuha99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm Malaysian and I'm really impressed with Jakarta. It's improving greatly from time to time.

    • @user-fg5pp8kr2z
      @user-fg5pp8kr2z 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@nazuha99 yes, we're Jakartans are so lucky for have such smart, wise goovernoor Mr. Anies Baswedan. PhD from USA university.

    • @nazuha99
      @nazuha99 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-fg5pp8kr2z wow that's great! I wish to come to Jakarta sooner, and experience local traditions

  • @dellapritan
    @dellapritan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +429

    Hi Alex, I'm an Indonesian who lives in Italy for the last 7 years and I haven't gone back to Jakarta for almost 2 years now because of the pandemic. I watch some videos of yours to feel better about my homesick feeling, and through this video, I even learnt how to take the MRT since it was made recently (yes, I'm preparing myself how to re-adapt to spend time in my hometown, LOL). Anyhow, thank you for the great videos, keep it up and enjoy Indonesia!

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      haha thats amazing!! thanks so much for watching Della! I hope you feel less homesick watching 😁

    • @Cepot-ys2uk
      @Cepot-ys2uk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      you must to Bogor city,it's have tourisms pkace"Kebun Raya Bogor" that is one of big Garden at city it's have trees age thousands years old.

    • @justfurfan9840
      @justfurfan9840 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do u have rasist experient in there?

    • @indrasaputra3695
      @indrasaputra3695 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@justfurfan9840 fyi, No racist in Jakarta we respect each other

    • @adityamulya9963
      @adityamulya9963 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@indrasaputra3695 racist in italy to asian humans not in jakarta he means

  • @bounce
    @bounce 3 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Someone in Indonesia should do something similar so foreigners like Alex can get around easily. I’m sure there are youtubers all around Indonesia who can speak good english and showcase their own cities. Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Bali etc.
    Props to Alex for showing us how it’s done. After all these struggles I hope you’ll enjoy Jakarta.

    • @user-gc1hg9sp9k
      @user-gc1hg9sp9k 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      kalo di surabaya sudah ada londokampung

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thanks so much bounce! Appreciate you watching 🙌🏼

    • @zulfikaridamansyah9145
      @zulfikaridamansyah9145 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bukan speaking good english tapi “fluent english” atau “fluently” atau “speaking english fluently”

    • @RTKCHANNEL
      @RTKCHANNEL 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think I can be his guide since I live not far from Central Park.

    • @rickville8898
      @rickville8898 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Saying Bali is a city it's on par with saying England is my city

  • @RubyScarlett
    @RubyScarlett 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    I’m Indonesian Brits who watch this episode for tips how to get around in Jakarta, it’s handy when I visit Indonesia this summer.
    My last visit was over 10 years ago 😅 well over due . Thanks for the tips 😎👍🇬🇧

  • @TurquoiseMasaru
    @TurquoiseMasaru 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    From this video, we knew, we need to add an english option on those top up machines

  • @guruprasadkm
    @guruprasadkm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +430

    I am an Indian and I lived in Jakarta for close to an year and I love the city. Although you have MRT, Transjakarta, I had found using Gojek and Grab way more easier to move around in the city. Otherwise, people here are extremely friendly and there is a big coffee scene in Jakarta ! I love one such called "Kopi Kenengan". Thanks Alex for this video. It hit a refresh button in my memory ! I miss Jakarta and in particular SCBD very much !

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      yes absolutely its more convenient but I wanted to try and see how it was to use public transportation here 😁

    • @adbiasa875
      @adbiasa875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      try to ride MRT tho bro! that's fun, clean and cool haha

    • @guruprasadkm
      @guruprasadkm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@adbiasa875 yup will do next time !

    • @gunawansambudi720
      @gunawansambudi720 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He is right..
      The easiest way is using online transportation..
      And its cheap..

    • @danaq5110
      @danaq5110 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      But FYI not all of over the place in Jakarta can order GoRide (motorcycle with GoJek application) or GrabBike (motorcycle with Grab application) because at this time still covid-19 we just can order taxi online / with car on both applications if that zone is red...

  • @aditovich
    @aditovich 3 ปีที่แล้ว +405

    GBK is the twin sister stadium of Luzhniki in Moscow. I miss Jakarta, the city of malls 😃

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      oh really? I actually didn't know that thanks Aditovich

    • @nurhadipanca
      @nurhadipanca 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      yeah bro you are right. actually now there is Yury Gagarin Statue in South Jakarta Park. it simbolize our 70th relationship Indonesia - Russia. that statue is a gift from Russian Government.

    • @novanfauzi0033
      @novanfauzi0033 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Ussr

    • @ramadhan-iy5wt
      @ramadhan-iy5wt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      GBK was made by the Soviet Union

    • @gunawansambudi720
      @gunawansambudi720 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yap, jakarta is the city of malls..

  • @rean6717
    @rean6717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +719

    get help from a younger generation, they’re more likely able to speak english

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +106

      awesome thanks for the suggestion Ray!

    • @fransiscas.r3894
      @fransiscas.r3894 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      I think in Jakarta you will be able to find a lot of people who can speak english well. At least they understand👍🏻

    • @doddysuviyanto7166
      @doddysuviyanto7166 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂

    • @GenZ_Crypto
      @GenZ_Crypto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Cmon man in school we have to speak japanese ,english ,java, bahasa.

    • @haykalzahran3506
      @haykalzahran3506 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@GenZ_Crypto yeah but still there's alot of ppl that couldn't speak foreign language even tho they're learning it at their school

  • @LYangkaa
    @LYangkaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Im from Indonesia and I am very happy that tourist loved our transportation recommendations : go to bandung

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      it was very surprising! More people should use it when they visit jakarta!

  • @waterlily6240
    @waterlily6240 3 ปีที่แล้ว +212

    i really appreciate how you explain everything in details, and how unbiased but still very much respectful you are. thankyou for this! hope you had a great time in jakarta :)

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thank you Water Lilly! Appreciate you watching 😁🙌🏻

    • @kantoorhandook6595
      @kantoorhandook6595 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yess! Those sprinkles of bitter truth like language barrier, the "low emission zone"😬 and others, it is just the right thing for the foreigns and ourself to know!

  • @adaninurs
    @adaninurs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +356

    "Dua puluh!" Nice! Hahahha thats a really good one! Keep pushing! And pretend u wanted to leave xD

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +100

      hahaha did you like my acting skills? 😆😆 i can sometimes speak basic bahasa

    • @ressgg9107
      @ressgg9107 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahahahah

    • @nothingelsematters3540
      @nothingelsematters3540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@alexandwhite loved the way you say 20 🤣

    • @miumiuthecat7167
      @miumiuthecat7167 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol pretend wanted to leave lucu si haha

    • @troemboekarangs525
      @troemboekarangs525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@alexandwhite please don't bargain for the poor people as they are working to make a living for today only

  • @unlimitedidea8076
    @unlimitedidea8076 3 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    There is no youtuber who can reply all comment, except you, wow..

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      i try my best 😆

    • @wothappen82
      @wothappen82 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why should? 😑 at least you have question

    • @RTKCHANNEL
      @RTKCHANNEL 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hold my gloves...

  • @bwcenter95
    @bwcenter95 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    I'm Indonesian but i haven't been to Jakarta for years, Jakarta is really the capital city in Indonesia withh the massive public transportation reach! I mainly spend my life at Makassar (South Sulawesi) and Surabaya (East Java), would love to see you travel to these city too if you have a chance, as you know Indonesia have a disserve culture, and each city has their culinary too. :)

    • @unclesetsu
      @unclesetsu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      North and west jakarta(in most district) have less developed public transport and rely on taxi or personal vehicle.
      Less tourist friendly in term of things for them to use.
      Anyway enjoy jakarta!

    • @widjiro
      @widjiro 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      main ke Riau kak lebih bagus dari Jakarta

  • @alexandwhite
    @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +269

    For anyone that lives in Jakarta, is there anything you do differently that would of made my trip easier?

    • @ootgeorge
      @ootgeorge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Me? I am using motorbike since 2004 Alex. Even though I have car now, I still use my motorbike mostly.

    • @eja2493
      @eja2493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Besides gojek or grab, you should donwload in driver app. It come in handy when it’s raining and you need a car ride, they’re alot more cheap like half the price and you can negotiate the fare. Hope it helps!

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@ootgeorge haha well if i had a motorbike I would use that too

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@eja2493 Oh wow I didn't know that thanks!

    • @ryannataniel821
      @ryannataniel821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      If you have driving license for motorbike, better you use motorbike. But be careful with the reckless driver and the traffic

  • @codelbodel
    @codelbodel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +237

    This is how much people watching this guy video:
    95%: indonesian
    5%: foreigners

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      hahah probably 😆

    • @johngelladuga9840
      @johngelladuga9840 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      i wish we have this kind of public trans in Philippines :'(

    • @muhammadhaikalfiqri1897
      @muhammadhaikalfiqri1897 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Tapi bnyk loh orang Indonesia belom pernah ke Jakarta. Mungkin dgn video ini bisa membantu

    • @topaz5360
      @topaz5360 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      lul

    • @BuzzTale
      @BuzzTale 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Apa salah... Barangkali ada yg pengen tau mengenai info ttg jakarta

  • @nnayaf
    @nnayaf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    I don't think I'll notice him as "bule" until he speaks 😂

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      😆😆🙌🏼🇮🇩

    • @luckypratamaputra8839
      @luckypratamaputra8839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      To be honest if I meet you first time , I have no idea you looks like bule until you speak up lol

    • @AlexG-jm7cd
      @AlexG-jm7cd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I knew it because his eyes look caucasian

    • @Banggeek
      @Banggeek 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He has tan skin. Sunburning might be
      Just learn local familiar bahasa and bang. Low price for you anywhere

  • @christianne3119
    @christianne3119 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Will be relocating to South Jakarta from Manila in 2 months. I’m very excited to explore the city and the country. This helped a lot. Thanks, Alexander!

  • @lambemukeduten
    @lambemukeduten 3 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    Hahaha Indonesian actually loves helping others specially foreigner even some of them dont speak good english. But at least they could help you to get your destination

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I'm so glad because i wouldn't of known how to use the public transportation without their help haha

    • @lambemukeduten
      @lambemukeduten 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alexandwhite yes, Happy to hear that their helped you to find your destination. Mind if i have your IG?

  • @wakuwakubaha588
    @wakuwakubaha588 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Wow nice Jakarta. Love from Thailand 🇹🇭

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for watching Waku! 😁🙌🏻

    • @amusuam
      @amusuam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @Movie Scene maybe you're introvert hating crowded, for me as extrovert crowded is paradise

    • @amusuam
      @amusuam 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @insyaallah ganteng perhaps you are ambivert

    • @cakrasatriaji4594
      @cakrasatriaji4594 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Movie Scene ada angkutan umum jadi ga macet , mikir gblk

    • @adityamulya9963
      @adityamulya9963 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Movie Scene macet sudah biasa ngab

  • @dyonovian
    @dyonovian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    As an Indonesian who spent 3 years living in Japan, I can't believe Indonesia's MRT is done. (*might be even better than Japan have)

    • @MaskedRokho
      @MaskedRokho 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Miranda lambert This is only supposed to be a test

    • @graciaannisa8873
      @graciaannisa8873 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Kontraktornya kan perusahaan Jepang join sama BUMN kakak, yg danain juga Jepang. Jadi tidak perlu diragukan kalo keliatannya lebih bagus dr yg di Jepang karena mereka kan belajar dr pengalaman 😁

    • @lamerider3811
      @lamerider3811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Miranda lambert hmmmmmmmm as an motorbike rider, I doubt this, before the pandemic, after working hours are over from sudirman to lebak bulus took 45 minutes (when conditions were in extreme traffic it could be more than 1 hour)

    • @XnonXte
      @XnonXte 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lmao Mrt Train Are currently Build by japan, Also Japan is more Developed than that.
      Mrt Itu import bro dari jepang, Kalau Lrt jabodebek baru dari PT Inka....

    • @dyonovian
      @dyonovian 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Miranda lambert but yeah come on, let’s hope this to be better near future. Developing country right ?

  • @freshasdaisies3350
    @freshasdaisies3350 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    You must be drenched in sweat walking that much in Jakarta's heat 😅 And yes, KRL do need its own episode. Try to get in on rush hour 😁

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      you have no idea 😆😆 I cut out a talking part in the video that said i'm glad i'm not wearing a white shirt right now 😂

  • @Hansenwork
    @Hansenwork 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    The production quality is top notch! You probably now know more about Jakarta than most Indonesians living abroad!

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hahah thanks so much for watching Hansen, can't believe some locals don't even use the public transportation

  • @Nelson-lm5ik
    @Nelson-lm5ik 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    MRT is definitely my personal fav too. Its really clean, the air conditioner works well, and its more spacious. The only disadvantage is the destination line isn't that much yet, so its limited to certain places

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Me too! So shocked how clean and nice it is thanks for watching Lito! 😁

    • @franssiregar9734
      @franssiregar9734 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Government just started building new line from Bundaran HI to Ancol (North Jakarta) and soon another line from tangerang to Cikarang ...btw LRT will be completed soon (actually they had started in East Jakarta)

  • @hamidhahazel4090
    @hamidhahazel4090 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I'm Indonesian but i could see the different side of Jakarta from your video.. Your video is so amazing

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thanks so much Hamidha! I really appreciate you watching 😁

  • @ivanioramomongan3300
    @ivanioramomongan3300 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a someone who lives in Jakarta, I'm actually proud with our public transport and would rather ride it to everywhere. Great video! So much informations and very respectful! Lots of support from Jakarta!

  • @muhammadbintangfarras978
    @muhammadbintangfarras978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    FYI, MRT jakarta phase 2 is under construction from Bundaran HI in central Jakarta to Kampung Bandan in north Jakarta.. and maybe next year phase 3 will be built from West Jakarta to ujung menteng in East Jakarta.. Btw beside MRT, Jakarta has LRT system.. but short route..

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      can't wait til they finish it! It will be so useful to get around the city 😁🙌🏻

  • @OziestBar
    @OziestBar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    You’ve done an amazing job bro. Very detailed and it helps foreigners who want to visit Jakarta. Indonesian government gotta thank to you helping on Indonesian tourism.

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Ozie! that means alot 😁🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

    • @montanawest8161
      @montanawest8161 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Alex for visiting Jakarta. My birthplace. But, I moved to another city 15 years ago. I still get excited visiting Jakarta. Thank you so much. 👌🤟

  • @iansstra1405
    @iansstra1405 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    in Indonesia only a few people who walk frequently, because people in Indonesia, don't want to get tired, haha

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      haha so they ride their scooter?

    • @rafiy7150
      @rafiy7150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@alexandwhite right, even if destination is only 200m/300m away, they're still gonna ride their scooters/bike

    • @beobeofc3409
      @beobeofc3409 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Because Indonesia is a tropical country, and the weather is so hot when afternoon 10 am - 4 pm.

    • @rafiy7150
      @rafiy7150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@beobeofc3409 well that's not a good excuse, if Malaysians can do it, why can't we?

    • @justfurfan9840
      @justfurfan9840 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rafiy7150 orang indonesia MAGER (Malas Gerak)😁

  • @lukkyeos3472
    @lukkyeos3472 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Here's how I use public transportation (personally) as an Indonesian in Jakarta
    1) I use the mandiri e-money card - everyone needs to have atleast one of these tapcash/e-money card to ride the public transportation.
    2) To go between cities I use the Commuter Train (KRL); this is often used by workers and university students because it goes around cities and it's an efficient way of transportation for workers in Bogor, Depok, etc because they mostly work in Jakarta. So avoid rush hour (06-09 AM) (05-08PM).
    3) I always use the TJ (Transjakarta) to go to tourist/visitor attraction - it's conveniently placed lol. Note that my dad used to ride TJ to go to work so there's a chance of rush hour too.
    4) If I wanna hang around in cafes or places that attract fellow youngsters like me I would use the MRT; current MRT line is from Lebak Bulus to Central Jakarta and areas around the stop station (like Blok M, or Bundaran HI) provides places to hang out such as cafes, etc etc. In MRT there's barely rush hour, not a lot use this method of transportation to go to work yet.
    5) Always check Google Maps, or other kind of application to see where you are coming from and where you are going - it'll help you a lot.
    6) For foreigner, other method of transportation like Bajaj, Angkot, has more complicated setting because of the language barrier - but Gojek is one of my favorite motorcycle app if I want to go somewhere that's not too far and not too close.

  • @harytridermawan7869
    @harytridermawan7869 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Hahaha gotcha that was the funny moment when the bajaj's driver tried to fool you with the fake price 😂 have fun bro

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      hahah yeah it was the same traffic as the other day, so i started walking away 😆

  • @AmjaddTheGreat
    @AmjaddTheGreat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    More on the prepaid car: You can use the same card for more than 1 passenger on Transjakarta buses, since the payment is done in the beginning when you enter the station (Flat rate: IDR 3,500/USD 0.24 per entrance, regardless of distance/transfers). On the other hand, each passenger on KRL (Commuter Train) & MRT need their personal card since the payment for both is done during exit from the station, as the fee depends on the distance. The current max fee for MRT from one end to another is IDR 14,000/USD 0.97 (15.7 km distance). Train is considerably cheaper (but far more crowded) where a trip from Jakarta Kota to Bogor station (54.8 km distance) will cost IDR 6,000/USD 0.42. Keep great vids like this coming!

  • @henrykekw
    @henrykekw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    as an indonesian, you as a foreigner just nailed that journey from north jakarta to south jakarta. Its insane how u can do all of that so easily lol.

    • @henrykekw
      @henrykekw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Mathew tell me if u go to tokyo and u want to go to shibuya from shinjuki? Can u do it on the first try?

    • @Khalidisyna
      @Khalidisyna 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Mathew it used to be not that way until recently

  • @sandyagifari186
    @sandyagifari186 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I can tell by your videos that you did an in depth research, the info are very helpful, great video man!

  • @hafidzdrew
    @hafidzdrew 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    it's funny to watch you're doing "negotiation" with the bajaj driver lol

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      hahah I wanted to see if I could negotiate and get the local price 😆

    • @muhammadshobrian
      @muhammadshobrian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Parley😂

    • @joharlenrafaelrafael8428
      @joharlenrafaelrafael8428 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alexandwhite duhh

    • @jeffreysuharto747
      @jeffreysuharto747 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alexandwhite you had better use grab or gojek. They are cheaper, easy to get and reliable...

    • @azeiras
      @azeiras 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jeffreysuharto747 you shouldn't make suggestion that way, please support the origin local transportation too, that would b cair enougb

  • @egibriliant3795
    @egibriliant3795 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    for all public transportation in jakarta, you can use apps named 'Trafi'. it is very detail more thaan google maps

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      oh okay that is something i missed!

    • @Hrd-zy5vh
      @Hrd-zy5vh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alexandwhite that app is really useful that it can even track buses

    • @bimandaoctavio6198
      @bimandaoctavio6198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alexandwhite but i dont think they work together with transjakarta anymore... so if u want real time info on bus departures for both transjakarta and metrotrans (non BRT buses) u shud use Tije app instead! Have fun in Jakarta!

    • @rafiy7150
      @rafiy7150 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      transjakarta tracking doesn't work on trafi anymore, it's now on moovit

  • @ftrns4303
    @ftrns4303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Him > "to get to Indomaret"
    Also him > go to Alfamart
    well yeah they are the same tho

  • @jasodu1
    @jasodu1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    9:08 that announcement sound really brings up some memories to me. I used to spent my childhood in this city, and i also have an intern in national museum (near of monas bus station) so i commute using Transjakarta. I kinda miss Jakarta now...

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad you enjoyed it Jaso 🙌🏼🇮🇩

  • @missgombal2604
    @missgombal2604 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Im from Jakarta, but now im living in Yogyakarta. I see Jakarta Transportation has better than from 2 years ago. nice.

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its incredible i'm very surprised by it!

    • @shizuka_0584
      @shizuka_0584 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Norak mis gombal

    • @akudankamu6866
      @akudankamu6866 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      True, i agree with u

    • @missgombal2604
      @missgombal2604 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@shizuka_0584 to be gratefull for better Jakarta, kok dibilang Norak.. Rasain dempet dempetan di KRL, di busway udah pernah belum? adanya MRT itu lebih baik..

    • @houseoftyrell1544
      @houseoftyrell1544 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Too bad the government is too jakarta sentris only focus on the capital so the other region don't get the same treatment and development

  • @petitcroquette7831
    @petitcroquette7831 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    It's funny to hear you pronounce 'Bundaran HI' 😁
    We pronounce H = 'ha' & I = 'ee', so it is not pronounced 'hai' but 'ha-ee' and actually it is an abbreviation of 'Hotel Indonesia'. It is located beside the bundaran (circle) and now it is part of Kempinski hotel chain.
    In the middle of the bundaran/fountain there is Patung Selamat Datang (Welcome Statue), above it there are two statues, male and female, who are waving and welcoming people from around the world...
    Enjoy your days in Jakarta..! 😉

  • @IbrahimSiregar
    @IbrahimSiregar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for highlighting especially the two major transportation in Jakarta. It's also a great feedback from you towards the government on the difficulties for foreigners in understanding instruction on getting credits for the prepaid card on the ticket machine. Having at least an easy and handy English instruction is the norm of these days (should've been understood even at the first time they set up the system). What I can say also as someone who have used metros in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Berlin, New York, Washington DC, and Paris... we're still way behind in terms of how many lines we have. But we're getting there. I wished that the metro development had started since the end of 1990s but the Asian Financial crisis hit us hard so then the previous municipal government didn't have much budget to construct them until they can in the late 2010s. I think what's also lacking at the moment is an easy interconnection between these four major transportation (Transjakarta, MRT, Commuter Line, and LRT) but they're currently constructing such project (one of them will be located in Manggarai). Hopefully they will build more of the same project. Commuter Line nowadays are much more convenient than those times around 10 years ago. I still remember how crazy the ride was, when people can still climb to the top of the train, the dangers of pickpocketter looms large, and once I was facing someone with a big chunk of durian in front of my eyes (LOL almost hit my head too). However, the problem with the tardiness of time schedule of Commuter Line still persists to these very days. LRT is getting closer to its opening, I believe it will be launched by the end of this year. When these combined have connected to each other, I believe that the quality of life in this city will be very much improved.

  • @salsabilaputriofficial2510
    @salsabilaputriofficial2510 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The first time I found your vlog, I immediately watched it, and I really like your vlog, I hope you will be happy in Jakarta

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you so much Salsabila!! 😁🙌🏻

  • @zofranoibrahimsyahmagribis4047
    @zofranoibrahimsyahmagribis4047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    I hope you don't get bored enjoying the crowded Jakarta atmosphere with the very hot weather. Even though Jakarta has problems in transportation management and instructions for using transportation for foreigners, I think you enjoy the public transportation such as Bajaj, TransJakarta, Electric Commuter Train, etc. facilities provided by the Provincial Government of the Special Capital Region of Jakarta. Enjoy your life in Jakarta, Alexander White.

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      so far i'm not getting bored haha thanks for watching Zofrano 😁🙌🏻

    • @azeiras
      @azeiras 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How could say Jakarta has transportation problems recently, this City has Just been awarded as the Most progressive and innovative City the world in the matter of intergrated transportation system particularly for the past 2 years.
      Where do you live and spend your time anyway? You said that as if you were somebody Who didnt leave in Jakarta, go and see traveling and look around the City then you Will understand

    • @kuntarinirahsilawati920
      @kuntarinirahsilawati920 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@azeiras Traffic jam still exists. Angkot and "ngetem" culture are still problematic in many areas in suburb Jakarta. Transportation problem is not solved yet. Still far to go.

    • @azeiras
      @azeiras 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kuntarinirahsilawati920of course still there's some problems left there.
      as you said that is a"culture", do you know that nobody could change a culture that has been lived for years, ini Just one clap like that, it Will take several steps with grand design and very precise plan and of course it require full commitment and atitudes from entire ciitizen like you and me as well. And definetly needs sometimes and years to be perfectly sophisticated.
      But that i wanna tell you is, if you are truely a ciitizen of Jakarta then you supposed to bare witness how Jakarta change radically and dramatically from a very crowded polluted slam City with very lack of save and comfort public transportations into the much better situations that we experienced nowdays in Jakarta, and this only happened IF You are really a ciitizen from the City. Thx

  • @broawan2480
    @broawan2480 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    The MRT is so cool,
    Recent news is the government of Indonesia will apply the MRT system to some other cities as well,
    Wow wish they have it in bali by near future,
    Anyway need lots of improvement of public information in English as a tourist friendly country 👍

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That would be amazing if they brought it to Bali too wow

    • @fres1652
      @fres1652 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well MRT in Jakarta already in English. The others, yes maybe in the future with many tourists/foreigners come in here, they could improve that.

    • @cahyonugroho3290
      @cahyonugroho3290 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's true, indonesia goverment will build MRT/LRT in 5 cities. They are bandung, surabaya (Java island)
      Medan ( sumatra)
      Makassar ( Sulawesi)
      And taddaaaaa... (Bali)🤩🤩🤩
      Hope this plan soon be come true

    • @danaq5110
      @danaq5110 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sometimes I take MRT until Blok M BCA station to Blok M Plaza... It looks like Siam Paragon for me when I was visiting Bangkok...
      If I want take another public transportation like KRL / Commuter Line I take MRT until Dukuh Atas station and take it in Sudirman stasion...

    • @danaq5110
      @danaq5110 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cahyonugroho3290 Yes... Especially LRT we just can take from Velodrome station... So, we must first take Transjakarta bus corridor 4 until Pemuda Rawamangun... We can take that LRT to La Piazza and MKG / Mal Kelapa Gading...
      Another LRT still under construction...

  • @naffstoreid
    @naffstoreid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    although I don't understand English, I am proud that you have visited Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, thank you always be healthy friends

  • @lelouch91
    @lelouch91 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just want to say that your video is really neat, informative, and great! I almost never watched any video of vlog about Jakarta (since I've been living in the city for almost 30 years), but I really enjoy your videos!

  • @Nelson-lm5ik
    @Nelson-lm5ik 3 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Google maps is coming so handy for touring around Jakarta using public transportation!

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I use it literally everywhere I go haha

  • @SiskaWidyawati
    @SiskaWidyawati 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you for the video with such a positive vibe for Jakarta.. one says Jakarta is a huge kampong, but at the same time, it is "a city with thousand malls ".. so enjoy all the complexity, urban/crossed cultures, friendly people.. . my favourite is the national museum (museum Gajah) I hope you can go there! and Jakarta's MRT is my favourite too!!

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome thank you so much for watching Siska! Really appreciate it 😁🙌🏻

  • @anthemlymasonolix9282
    @anthemlymasonolix9282 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Indonesian infrastructure has been improving over the past few years, although most still transport by car and motorbikes and use online cabs to go around places, it is great to see that Indonesia is improving greatly. BTW you were lucky that Bajaj driver offered you at 30k, usually tourists get charged 70k and above

  • @johncarlpamatian774
    @johncarlpamatian774 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Watching from Philippines 🇵🇭🥰

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      hope to visit one day!

  • @dzakydanendra4304
    @dzakydanendra4304 3 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    If you're going to try the commuter train, i recommend to try the cikarang line cause it's stations are relatively new. But if you are going to Bogor, dont forget to visit the botanical garden cause its the must go place in bogor. Good luck with your adventures bro!

    • @brclnafc456
      @brclnafc456 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Orang belum jadi stasiunnya elu suruh kesono tolol banget lu,....lagian juga cari stasiun yg bagus ngapain jauh2 sampe cikarang,....jatinegara,buaran,klender,cakung,kranji juga udah bagus,....dasar railfan abal2 lu ya ...

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks Muhammad! yes many have recommended the garden, i will add that to the list of things to see there

    • @rama_ape
      @rama_ape 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Jgn suruh ke cikarang bang kasian gersang, kaga ada apa2 juga dimarih wkwk

    • @dzakydanendra4304
      @dzakydanendra4304 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rama_ape iya sih, tapi stasiun2nya relatif baru dan megah2 bro, supaya keliatan image krl yg terbaik sih

    • @artha2635
      @artha2635 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      iya, jgn cikarang, ga ada apa2 disana selain pabrik sama tempat pijit plus haha.
      Hi Alex, agree, Bogor is a such nice place. Botanical park is number one recommended place. you can go there by KRL and continue with grab/gojek bike. Avoid the 'Angkot' (small bus transportation) because of it complication (long time wait, language barrier etc) and Bogor also has plenty of good cafes to visit

  • @lujordn1493
    @lujordn1493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    Hey alex, i recommend going to pik golf island, it's a newly developed area by pik (pantai indah kapuk). You can bike (or jog) there in the morning or evening as it's popular for bikers, theres a lot of shop to rent bikes from, they give reasonable prices. People usually bike around the pier or just go wonder around the island. YoU can also take cool drone shots as its by the ocean. There's also a little china town but this one is organized unlike the one near kota tua. If u decide to go back at the evening maybe take a walk through pik as it is very lively at night(around 6pm and above), a lot of restaurants and bars for dinner. For transportation, you can take transjakarta from the s. Parman podomoro city station (assuming you live by central place and taman anggrek) taking route 9 towards pluit and transit at penjaringan stop and take 1a route going for gold coast pik towards pik,(btw theres a huge bridge there, you can take drone shots there) from there you can ride a gojek or grab bike to the island (or just walk across the huge bridge), its like a 5 to 10 minutes ride. I use traffi app to find my transjakarta route, but it might be easier for you to use google maps.

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Thanks Lu!! yeah going to do a video at PIK this weekend probably

    • @lujordn1493
      @lujordn1493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hope you'll have lots of funnnnn!😁

    • @hilfiadanni9833
      @hilfiadanni9833 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      PIK car culture is as bad as America. They hate pedestrians so much they created a whole island just to spit on them. Anywhere in PIK isn't within walking distance. Stay away from that rich ghetto

    • @hilfiadanni9833
      @hilfiadanni9833 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Ngeselin Asw Emang yah orang Indonesia otaknya cuma sampai segitu aja. Kalau bahas urban planning dan bilang kalau area suburban yg bergantung pada mobil pribadi itu buruk pasti direply "iri." Ga pernah gue nemuin hal yg sama di forum atau grup luar

    • @mfathuzzaky
      @mfathuzzaky 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Ngeselin Asw kalo semua jadi trader, gabakalan ada tempat untuk trader lagi mah

  • @riqman
    @riqman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved your video! very well explained

  • @sumanarvind6020
    @sumanarvind6020 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a ton Alex! Really helpful.

  • @d_culinary
    @d_culinary 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    About the card if you use it for transjakarta/busway, it can be used for more than 1 person. But for mrt or commuter line you can not do it because the fare is based on your destination while for Transjakarta the fare is flat everywhere.

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome thanks so much for explaining this Nita! 😁

    • @d_culinary
      @d_culinary 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alexandwhite my pleasure. Hope you enjoy Jakarta. Btw I live in Bogor, I see from your video that you plan to go to Bogor. It's a small city and the weather is not as hot as Jakarta, it often rains. We welcome you here 🇮🇩✌.

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@d_culinary thank you will try to plan for next week!

  • @_2major
    @_2major 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    That stadium is epic loved the drone shots! Also the Hyperlapses at the beginning were my favorite part, more of those dude!

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I worked for like 3 hours just on that intro! Haha glad you liked it bro thanks for watching 🙌🏼🙌🏼

    • @nurhadipanca
      @nurhadipanca 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      hehehe. wait till the end 2021. you will see the new stadium in Jakarta it wil be called JIS Stadium (International FIFA Standard). it is plan to finish end of 2021. and also dont forget to visit motogp 2021 mandalika circuit in lombok. it will be host after motogp in malaysia circuit.

    • @tanbudianto3016
      @tanbudianto3016 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alexandwhite it was amazing :) that hyperlapse is beautiful !!

  • @watashiwasmartphonega6601
    @watashiwasmartphonega6601 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad this video got recommended to me. Haven't had a chance to go back to Indonesia due to the pandemic for 1 and half years now. Thanks.

  • @SlimyMcTee
    @SlimyMcTee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You need a local companion if you want to travel around jakarta. As an indonesian myself it's still quite difficult to travel around without someone that knows jakarta well.

  • @Nelson-lm5ik
    @Nelson-lm5ik 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Hes pro in bargaining with locals now haha! Annasstasia taught him well from the last bajaj video🤣.

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I had a great teacher hahah 😆

  • @eviliciouz
    @eviliciouz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    That new MRT is looking pretty impressive. Way to go Jakarta!

  • @ibriuliarta2313
    @ibriuliarta2313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    this is very cool, even though you have a little trouble there, but still calm, I really like this

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Ibri! appreciate you watching 🙌🏻

  • @irfanpm5
    @irfanpm5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never been to Jakarta before, but my god this feels surreal to see Indonesia have a local easy public transportation system like this. It really feels like I'm watching a Japan vlog. The clean and fancy place, the really cheap train costs, the vending machines although it's not as much as in Japan. Goverment really should do more advertisement to this in the future so that more people use it. It's convenient, cheap, and gives less pollution compared to other transportation.

  • @Ownerzx10rr
    @Ownerzx10rr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    yes .. security was deliberately increased because previously there had been vandalism against MRT trains before they operated. crazy 🙃

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah okay thanks for letting me know why, its still nice to see though they were really nice on the train

  • @montanawest8161
    @montanawest8161 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Visit Bogor on weekdays. But, from Jakarta, you go against the rush hours. Lots of people live in Bogor and its surroundings work in Jakarta. Enjoy your time 🙋‍♂👌

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I'm going to try and see if i can avoid rush hour

  • @nandaputri9122
    @nandaputri9122 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    ur channel makes me flashback to the time when i live in south tangerang... i used to go around jakarta city with transjakarta bus and KRL

  • @WilliamTan168
    @WilliamTan168 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for visiting Indonesia, especially Jakarta, and thank you for giving an honest review, I hope you are happy

  • @Yasin_Affandi
    @Yasin_Affandi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Thanks for this premieres on d public transportation in Jakarta, Indonesia. Will catch up n watch it later.

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Yasin 😁🙌🏻

  • @fajradiva
    @fajradiva 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Just for refference, jakarta is good place to work because the fee standard quite high compares to other cities, the work culture, traffic jam etc sometimes quite frustrating. But it paid off with the salaries. But if you considering less busy city with a lot of things to see as a tourist, try yogyakarta , malang and bandung in java island. You won't regret it.

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      So far the traffic hasn’t been that bad, been loving the city life

    • @marchandsatriawan4735
      @marchandsatriawan4735 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alexandwhite because its pandemic, would be disaster when its normal again

    • @jamesrichmond0007
      @jamesrichmond0007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alexandwhite and Solo City too

  • @thebdeobi
    @thebdeobi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is so helpful, thank you!

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      glad i could help! 🙌🏻

  • @willywilly2808
    @willywilly2808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for visiting Jakarta, so happy to see your video walking around and trying the public transportation. Hope you will visit Jakarta again in the future :)

  • @felixwirawan2252
    @felixwirawan2252 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hi Alex, great video :) GBK area is actually in south central Jakarta, but it actually really more in central Jakarta. It is the main sport complex & probably the biggest in Jakarta and in Indonesia. Taman Anggrek area is in west central Jakarta, so it actually still pretty central. And if you go directly from Taman Anggrek to GBK area is actually not that far if you go straight, even by Transjakarta bus it probably only takes 20 minutes with 4 stops exiting in Senayan. GBK is in senayan area. So Taman Anggrek is really still quite central eventhough technically in west Jakarta. Can’t wait for more of your Jakarta video...

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah okay thanks for explaining this! Yeah I really liked the GBK area I have to go back and explore more of it

  • @user-wi8hx7uu7i
    @user-wi8hx7uu7i 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What a wonderful video! Thank you for sharing the video. Greetings from Japan.

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching! ❤️ Japan

  • @jongmarcellk
    @jongmarcellk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    ur doing great man,thanks for introduced jakarta so properly. enjoy ur living in this city

  • @kevinlayandro5922
    @kevinlayandro5922 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for making this video, appreciate it

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching Kevin

  • @Michael9-23-15
    @Michael9-23-15 3 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    I'm just waiting for tourists to be allowed in again! My Javanese girlfriend and I want to get married as soon as possible and hopefully I'll be able to stay!

    • @fais432
      @fais432 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      As you start this new journey in life, may every day hold wonderful shared experiences! Wish you a very joyous and blissful married life.

    • @Michael9-23-15
      @Michael9-23-15 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@fais432 Thank you very much! It's weird because I was just thinking about my girlfriend, and thinking about when we're going to be together again? I'm very excited about living in Indonesia and knowing that there's many nice people who will make me feel comfortable. Have a great day!

    • @maldinijones6572
      @maldinijones6572 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Where u come from

    • @mariamagdalenairena5435
      @mariamagdalenairena5435 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Michael9-23-15 how sweet... congratulations, may you both be blessed with wonderful life together :)

    • @Michael9-23-15
      @Michael9-23-15 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@maldinijones6572 I live in California/ The United States.

  • @davarafliwindo7848
    @davarafliwindo7848 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for visiting my country have a nice day

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you for watching Dava!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @happywhite1st537
    @happywhite1st537 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    For transjakarta, you can use 1 card for more than 1 person, because the machine charge your card when the first time you tap (just starting the journey).
    But for MRT and commuter line (KRL) you can't do that, because the tap machine will calculate your total journey to charge your card on the last stop (when you go out from the station).

  • @hynwhz
    @hynwhz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a Jakarta resident, I recognise these public transportation. I know that it's difficult if you don't speak Indonesian. But it's pretty cheap for most foreigners. Jakarta is an amazing place! I know that it has many problems but it's still a valuable and extraordinary part of the beautiful country of Indonesia ❤️🇮🇩❤️

  • @risyalmalik807
    @risyalmalik807 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Iam indonesia and Iam suport you🇮🇩🇮🇩 👍❤️❤️❤️
    thanks your vidio in jakarta indonesia🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Risyal! 😁🙌🏼

  • @Blablabla-zp6gd
    @Blablabla-zp6gd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I believe you are supposed to have one card per person for MRT and KRL because they charge you based on the distance. But for TransJakarta, it’s a flat-rate and charged once you tap inside the station so people technically can share by double tapping. Also, Bogor is a really nice place to explore and many good food! Might be tricky to get around but if you have gojek, you’ll be fine.

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it seems that many other subscribers are saying the same thing about having one card for MRT and KRL! Thanks Blablabla 😁🙌🏻

  • @zealousrider6612
    @zealousrider6612 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos, strangely relaxing

  • @pework
    @pework 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Alex, very interesting and helpful

  • @as-1982
    @as-1982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You can use the card for more than one person on Trans Jakarta Bus lines because the bus fee is fixed - only Rp3.500 - and deducted immediately when you tab the card on the machine. You won't be charged when you tab the card when leaving the bus station. The reason you still have to tab the card is just for statistical analysis for improving the service, such as where you board the bus and get off the bus. On MRT line the card fee will be deducted when you leave the station at the end of your journey. And the fee is variable depends on where you exit. So, it cannot be used for more than one person at the same time.

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome thanks for explaining this Adolf 🙌🏼

    • @as-1982
      @as-1982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alexander, you're welcome.

  • @jasonwilliamtjandra
    @jasonwilliamtjandra 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    12:43 This thing is really slow, yeah escalators are like that in Indonesia, usually are slow/moderate speed, while in Singapore the escalators are on moderate speed on the mall, while in the MRT it is way too fast.

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      haha so funny you caught that 😆 good to know

    • @kuntarinirahsilawati920
      @kuntarinirahsilawati920 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. The escalator speeds : Singapore > Thailand = Malaysia > Indonesia. I dont remember the ones in The Phillipines 😅

  • @bongkarbankir
    @bongkarbankir 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how you make videos. The angles you take, words you say, pictures, etc. I can enjoy it although I am indonesia people. Great videos brooo...

  • @echa9446
    @echa9446 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    a very thorough review! nice

  • @ardiantobayuprasojo3450
    @ardiantobayuprasojo3450 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I lived here in Bogor, maybe some advice from me as a Bogorian hehe... Before using a commuter line train please make sure you not in a Rush Hour Schedule, because it was so dam* crowded and must wait for a long queue when tap in or out a prepaid card.
    When you arrived at Bogor, please try our city Mainstream Tourism Site such as: Kebun Raya Bogor (City Forest of Bogor) right on the center of the City, Bogor Presidential Palace or Bogor Palace, Kujang Monument, Puncak Hill that there are a lot of attraction there like tea plantation, zoo Safari Bogor, Telaga Warna, Taman Bunga Indonesia (Flower Garden Indonesia), White Villa, Cipamingkis Waterfall, Cicurug Waterfall, Parahyangan Agung Jagatkartta Temple, and many more.
    It was really excited that knowing you will going to visit Bogor, hahaha. I will wait for other video in Bogor, happy exploring and stay safe Mr.

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      hahah yes many people have said not to go during rush hour, going to try and avoid it 😆 thanks Ardianto! 🙌🏻

    • @Naufal-sq3oo
      @Naufal-sq3oo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alexandwhite yes, I live in the satellite city of Jakarta, and everytime i went to Jakarta, I'll always take a train atleast at 9am, if you take a train before that time, then you will be..... you know the answer 🤣

    • @tioriapasaribu1920
      @tioriapasaribu1920 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think if we visit Bogor from Jakarta in the weekdays, there is no rush hour because we are in the opposite line with the commuters who live in Bogor and working in Jakarta, also when we got back from Bogor to Jakarta is it? Cmiiw😊
      But if we visit Bogor in the weekend, it'll be rush hour in the morning cause every Jakarta citizen like to visit Bogor.

  • @tommyjarmi2672
    @tommyjarmi2672 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this video will very useful for foreign people who want to visit jakarta,thanks to upload this one

  • @fialisaasriwhardani8075
    @fialisaasriwhardani8075 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do really enjoyed this video! Thanks bro!

  • @helmy7853
    @helmy7853 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Hey Alex, actually I don’t know why your video pop out on my screen, but it’s really nice to watch your videos, and in jakarta actually if you need help you just need to ask the people, they will try their best to help you. Even tho there is “language barrier “ hahaha
    Welcome to jakarta and stay safe stay healthy

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      haha yes I had so many people help me that day! 😁🙌🏻 Thanks for watching Helmy 👏🏼

  • @leneekay1
    @leneekay1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    What a day huh? 😉 Nice to see Jakarta through your eyes👍
    I don't speak Bahasa Indonesia, but I can still understand them with my Bahasa Malaysia.
    You're doing well, ''terima kasih''! :-)
    Come to KL, if & when the borders are open. Lets meet up.
    Meanwhile, stay safe, stay happy.

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you Moi! Yes I can't wait til Malaysia reopens, let me know if you here any news 😁😁🙌🏻

    • @leneekay1
      @leneekay1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@alexandwhite Definitely A.W 👌😊👍

  • @angelinafrank5927
    @angelinafrank5927 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty helpful, thanks. 👌☺️

  • @ekabayususilo7345
    @ekabayususilo7345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    U can use the prepaid card for more than 1 person for transjakarta, but only 1 person for mrt & krl

  • @Panda.gultom
    @Panda.gultom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I wish I'm in Jakarta , so I could teach you how to deal with Bajaj....LOL, Great video bro...Cheers from Canada🇨🇦, I will make lots of Video as well , if I am in Jakarta.

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahah that would be awesome! 😆🙌🏼