Research by Numbeo ranks Jakarta as the 7th city with the worst traffic index in the world. Jakarta is only better than six other cities: Kolkata, Dhaka, Mumbai, Sharjah, Nairobi, and Manila. This traffic index is measured based on commuting time, estimated time, and overall inefficiency in the traffic system. The higher the index, the worse the city's traffic system.
To address traffic congestion, the government has implemented several policies, such as progressive vehicle taxes, the 3-in-1 vehicle policy, and odd-even license plate restrictions, but these have only partially alleviated congestion in the capital. The Jakarta Provincial Government will also implement an electronic road pricing (ERP) system on the capital's main roads.
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