Indonesia

Jakarta

Jakarta's expanding transportation network has made getting around easier, but accessibility, neighborhood connectivity and car-centric streets continue to keep many commuters from leaving their private vehicles behind.

Afternoon gridlock: Motorcyclists weave through traffic as commuters queue to enter an LRT station during the afternoon rush hour in Jakarta on June 10, 2026. (Reuters/Willy Kurniawan)

Jakarta's traffic congestion has long shaped the city's image abroad.