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Road: it is possible to travel by road from most places in Java to Jakarta but the roads are not always in good condition and are often inaccessible during the monsoon season. Distances are vast on the large island; about 900kms to Surabaya, 555kms to Maidun, 423kms to Semarang. Buses and Mikrolet (small modified vans) commute to the furthest parts of Jakarta. Within the city there are a number of ways to get around including metros (city buses), ojek (motorcycle taxis), becak (trishaws), scooters and of course by car. Ferries: operated by Pelni, Indonesia’s state operated ferry, sail from all parts of Indonesia including Bali, Medan and Padang in Sumatra to Jakarta. Taxis: stopping a taxi in Jakarta is never a problem, but whether they will take you to your destination or agree to a fair price is another matter. There are all sorts of taxis in the city and it can get a little confusing. These include regular taxis, private run taxis, illegal taxis and more. The best bet would be to hail the black sedans as these are also part of the taxi services in Jakarta. Although higher in price it is well worth the convenience. | |
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