Jakarta (ANTARA) – Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo said the city’s bus rapid transit system, TransJakarta, has generated an estimated Rp73.8 trillion (US$4.7 billion) in economic impact, underscoring the role of public transport investment in Southeast Asia’s largest urban economy.The system currently serves about 1.4 million passengers daily, making it one of the busiest bus networks in the region.“With this achievement, TransJakarta has made an extraordinary contribution to Jakarta’s transport system,” Pramono said at the company’s 12th anniversary event in central Jakarta on Friday.He cited Time Out 2025 data showing Jakarta ranks 17th globally for infrastructure quality and second in Asia after Singapore.​​​​​​​Investment in the sector has produced outsized returns, he said, estimating that every Rp1 trillion spent generates around Rp3.2 trillion in broader economic impact.“That momentum must be maintained. As TransJakarta expands, public expectations will continue to rise,” Pramono said.​​​​​​​He added that service quality must keep pace with growing demand, calling for stronger enforcement of operational discipline and safety standards across the network.The administration supports strict penalties for operators and drivers found negligent, Pramono said, adding he has instructed TransJakarta’s chief executive to take firm action against violations.​​​​​​​Separately, Jakarta’s legislative council chairman Khoirudin said support for public transport is reflected in a Rp4.8 trillion Public Service Obligation (PSO) allocation, equivalent to about 5.99 percent of the city’s annual budget.Each Rp1 trillion in PSO spending is estimated to yield roughly Rp3.2 trillion in economic impact, he said, describing it as a return to taxpayers in the form of affordable transport services.​​​​​​​Transport remains one of the largest components of household expenditure, Khoirudin added, making accessible and reliable public transit essential to easing cost burdens and supporting urban mobility.The TransJakarta network has expanded routes and integration in recent years, aligning with broader efforts to reduce congestion and emissions in the capital while sustaining economic growth.