Which taxis are reliable in Jakarta?

Jakarta Taxi Tips To avoid any miscommunication, be sure to write down your destination or show it on a GPS application. Blue Bird and Silver Bird are the two most trusted taxi services in Jakarta. Ensure your driver resets the taximeter to the correct base fare before you begin your journey to avoid any surprises..



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Several Taxi companies operate at Jakarta airport, including Blue Bird, Silver Bird, Golden Bird and Gamya.
  • Blue Bird taxis are blue and provide basic taxi service from a reliable company.
  • Silver Bird taxis are black and provide premium taxi service at slightly higher rates.
  • Golden Bird is a limousine service.


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Taxis in Jakarta There are a number of taxi services in Jakarta, with ridesharing services such as Grab being recommended for expats. Drivers are generally skilful, have knowledge of the city and speak reasonably good English. They are a safe bet for newcomers to Jakarta and those unfamiliar with the area.

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Grab, an alternative to Uber Based on the same concept as Uber, which has in this case bought part of the company, Grab offers private driver services, which can be ordered via their app, as well as, more recently, other services such as 'Grab a Ride', the scooter version which also includes a local driver.

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Places to be Cautious in Jakarta
  • Ciliwung: This is Jakarta's biggest slum and hence, has a lot of social instability. ...
  • The Ancol Port Area: This place has the highest crime rates in the entire city and is also a base for many of the frauds and scandals that run rampant.


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The most popular public transportations for getting around Jakarta are:
  1. Car rental.
  2. Taxi.
  3. Ride-hailing services: Gojek & Grab.
  4. Commuter Line and Airport Train.
  5. TransJakarta Bus.
  6. Jakarta Explorer, the free city tour bus.
  7. MRT.
  8. LRT.


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Here are six quick safety tips for navigating your taxi situation while traveling so you'll never feel uneasy in the back seat.
  • Have it professionally arranged. ...
  • Use the meter. ...
  • Negotiate a price in advance. ...
  • Only use official taxis. ...
  • Opt for women-centric options, if applicable. ...
  • Consider using a rideshare app instead.


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From average, you can expect to pay from USD 12.00 to 14.00 (Blue Bird) which will be up to traffic conditions, since traffic jams are usual in Jakarta, especially during peak hours. Airport tax is IDR 4,000. Before departing, we recommend you to agree fares with the driver.

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While women can wear shorts in Jakarta, just be prepared for the looks you may receive. My partner (male) wore shorts during our visit and no-one battered an eyelid. With one day in Jakarta, we'd planned to see the National Monument and the Istiqlal Mosque.

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A 3- day travel itinerary for Jakarta is a nice amount of time to sample the city's major attractions, while still having some downtime at your hotel. Three days probably won't allow you to explore everything that Jakarta has to offer, but it will give you a taste of what the city and local culture is like.

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Get everything you need with Grab — the leading ride-hailing, taxi, food delivery, and grocery app in Southeast Asia. We offer essential everyday services to over 670 million people across Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Myanmar.

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Most downloaded ride-hailing apps in Indonesia 2022 In 2022, Gojek was the most popular ride-hailing app in Indonesia, generating approximately 18.99 million downloads from iOS and Google Play Store users during the year. Grab was downloaded about 13.58 thousand times from users in Indonesia.

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