Smartcitizens, do you take Transjakarta every day? This kind of public transportation can indeed be a suitable choice for your mobility. During the weekends, what do you take? Transjakarta could definitely be your choice too! Every weekend or even on weekdays, there's the bus wisata (tour bus) Jakarta Explorer by Transjakarta that you can hop on. What routes does it serve? What exciting places does it pass by? Let's check them out below!
 

Jakarta Explorer tour bus from Transjakarta. Source: Jakarta Smart City
 

BW1: Sejarah Jakarta (History of Jakarta)

Are you fond of Jakarta's history? Well, then you should take the BW1 route: Sejarah Jakarta (History of Jakarta). This route passes by important places, for example, the Jakarta City Hall, which serves as Jakarta's administrative centre. Besides, you can also see one of Indonesia's most important icons, the National Monument (Monumen Nasional/Monas).

BW1: History of Jakarta operates from Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Indonesian Western Time. On Sundays, you can take it from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The places covered by this route include:

• Jakarta City Hall;
• National Museum (Museum Nasional);
• Gedung Arsip;
• Museum BI (Bank Indonesia);
• BNI 46;
• Masjid Jami Kebon Jeruk;
• Pasar Baru;
• Juanda;
• Monas 2; dan
• IRTI.
   

BW1: Sejarah Jakarta (History of Jakarta) travel map. Source: transjakarta.co.id
 

Before taking it, you should pay attention to its route. The stops serving the BW1 route: History of Jakarta are:

• Juanda Istiqlal;
• Bank Indonesia Museum; and
• Kali Besar Barat 1.
   

BW1: Sejarah Jakarta (History of Jakarta) route map. Source: transjakarta.co.id
 

BW2:Jakarta Baru (Jakarta Modern)

Are you that much of a modern person? For those who want to enjoy Jakarta's modernity, please take the BW2 route: Jakarta Baru (Jakarta Modern). This route passes through Jakarta's flagship malls, such as Sarinah. There, you can explore shops selling various local products and enjoy Jakarta from its rooftop and platforms. There's also Plaza Indonesia, a mall suitable for your recreation.

You can enjoy BW2: New Jakarta (Jakarta Modern) every Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM WIB and on Sundays from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The complete places covered are:

• Balai Kota DKI Jakarta;
• Sarinah;
• Plaza Indonesia;
• Menara Topas;
• Museum Nasional;
• Pecenongan;
• Pasar Baru;
• Juanda/Istiqlal;
• Monas 1;
• Monas 2; dan
• IRTI.
   

BW2: Jakarta Baru (Jakarta Modern) travel map. Source: transjakarta.co.id

Don't forget to pay attention to its route as well. There are several stops serving it:

• IRTI;
• Balai Kota 1;
• Perpustakaan Nasional;
• DPRD DKI Jakarta;
• Tugu Tani 2;
• Gambir 2;
• Juanda Istiqlal;
• Monas 1;
• Monas 2; dan
• Monas 3.
   

BW2: Jakarta Baru (Jakarta Modern) route map. Source: transjakarta.co.id

BW3: Kesenian dan Kuliner (Arts and Culinary)

For those who love arts and culinary delights, the Transjakarta tour bus can also spice up your weekends. The BW3 route: Arts and Culinary passes through interesting trading areas like Pasar Baru. There are various culinary delights along the way.

BW3: Arts and Culinary operates every Saturday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM WIB. From Balai Kota DKI Jakarta to IRTI, here are the places covered:

• Balai Kota DKI Jakarta;
• Museum Nasional;
• Gedung Arsip;
• Museum BI;
• BNI 46; 
• Masjid Kebon Jeruk;
• Pasar Baru;
• Juanda/Istiqlal;
• Monas 2; dan
• IRTI.

BW3: Kesenian dan Kuliner (Arts and Culinary) travel map. Source transjakarta.co.id
 

BW4: Pencakar Langit (Jakarta Skyscrapers)

Jakarta plays a role as an economic center. This is why there are many tall buildings housing offices. One of the famous ones is the Wisma 46 building shaped like a pen. It's located on Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Central Jakarta, which includes the Dukuh Atas area. If you're interested in seeing it, you can take the BW4 route: Jakarta Skyscrapers.

Not only on weekends, but you can also enjoy the BW4 route: Jakarta Skyscrapers every Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM WIB. On Saturdays, the route operates from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM WIB and on Sundays, from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM WIB. Here's a list of places covered:

• Thamrin 10;
• Sarinah 1;
• Wisma Nusantara;
• Tosari 1;
• Dukuh Atas 3;
• Karet Sudirman 1;
• GBK 1;
• Bundaran Senayan 2;
• FX Sudirman;
• GBK 2; 
• Aquatic Stadium;
• Istora;
• GBK Pintu 7;
• Tosari 2;
• Plaza Indonesia;
• Sarinah 2;
• Museum Nasional;
• Pecenongan;
• Pasar Baru/GKJ;
• Juanda Istiqlal;
• Monas 1;
• Monas 3;
• IRTI; dan
• Balai Kota 1.

BW4: Pencakar Langit (Jakarta Skyscrapers) travel map. Source: transjakarta.co.id
 

To enjoy the BW4 route: Jakarta Skyscrapers, there are stops serving it. Here's the list:

• IRTI;
• Balai Kota 1;
• M. H. Thamrin 1;
• Wisma Nusantara;
• Tosari 1;
• Dukuh Atas 3;
• Karet Sudirman 1;
• Gelora Bung Karno 1;
• Bundaran Senayan 3;
• FX Sudirman;
• GBK Pintu 7;
• Tosari 2;
• Plaza Indonesia;
• M. H. Thamrin 2;
• Museum Nasional;
• Pecenongan 1;
• Pasar Baru Gedung Kesenian Jakarta;
• Monas 1; dan
• Monas 3.

BW4: Pencakar Langit (Jakarta Skyscrapers) route map. Source: transjakarta.co.id

BW5: Ruang Terbuka (Jakarta Open Space)

Green Open Space (Ruang Terbuka Hijau/RTH) can be a healthy recreational area. Its management is regulated by Peraturan Gubernur  Nomor 9 Tahun 2022 tentang Ruang Terbuka Hijau (Governor Regulation Number 9 of 2022 concerning Green Open Space). If you take the BW5 route: Jakarta Open Space, don't forget to visit the Kalijodo RPTRA (Ruang Publik Terpadu Ramah Anak)! As an open space, RPTRA Kalijodo has various facilities for visitors to enjoy.

BW5: Jakarta Open Space also operates on weekdays, every Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM WIB. Additionally, you can enjoy its service on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM WIB and Sundays from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM WIB. Let's take a note of its journey:

• Balai Kota DKI Jakarta;
• Sarinah;
• Tosari;
• RPTRA Kalijodo;
• Tosari;
• Bundaran HI;
• Sarinah; dan
• IRTI.

BW5: Ruang Terbuka (Jakarta Open Space) travel map. Source: transjakarta.co.id
 

BW6: Cagar Budaya Jakarta (Jakarta Heritage)

Cultural heritage is created to preserve an area. In North Jakarta, there's the Mbah Priok Tomb, considered sacred. It's easy to visit there! You can take the BW6 route: Jakarta Heritage.

Interested? Let's spend your time every Saturday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM WIB, according to operational hours. This tour bus also passes through the following places:

• Balai Kota DKI Jakarta;
• Sarinah;
• Tosari;
• Makam Mbah Priok;
• Tosari;
• Bundaran HI;
• Menara Topas;
• Juanda/Istiqlal;
• Monas 2;
• Monas 1; dan
• IRTI.
   

BW6: Cagar Budaya Jakarta (Jakarta Heritage) travel map. Source: transjakarta.co.id
 

BW7: Belanja Jakarta (Jakarta Shopping)

Are you a shopaholic? Well, this tour bus is perfect for you. BW7: Belanja Jakarta (Jakarta Shopping) serves a route passing through various shopping centers, such as Plaza Senayan and Senayan City.

BW7: Jakarta Shopping is another route that operates on weekdays, from Monday to Friday, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM WIB. Every Saturday, you can enjoy it from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM WIB. Here are the complete places covered, don't forget to note them:

• Sarinah 1;
• Wisma Nusantara;
• Tosari 1;
• Dukuh Atas 3;
• Karet Sudirman 1;
• Lapangan Panahan;
• Istora Senayan;
• Plaza Senayan;
• Senayan City;
• Karet Sudirman 2;
• Dukuh Atas 4;
• Stasiun Sudirman;
• Tosari 2;
• Plaza Indonesia;
• Sarinah 2; dan
• IRTI.

BW7:Belanja Jakarta (Jakarta Shopping) route map. Source: transjakarta.co.id

What's the Fare for Transjakarta Bus Tour?

PT Transportasi Jakarta provides services with 22 Jakarta Explorer tour buses for the seven routes mentioned above. What's interesting is that you can go around Jakarta with a double-decker bus concept. Is the fare more expensive than regular Transjakarta buses? Turns out, no! In fact, by riding Jakarta Explorer, you're only charged Rp0which means it's free. However, you still need to tap in or touch yourelectronic card  on the machine.

Are you ready to have fun with Jakarta Explorer? Your daily life can also be made easier by riding Transjakarta buses. Plus, JAKImakes it easy for you to check schedules, routes, and fares. Once the application is open, you just need to search for the Public Transport feature on the search bar and click on Transjakarta.

Public Transport Feature in JAKI

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