Originally Posted by
BuildingMyBento
Curious if the metro uses those stupid plastic tokens common in China, or something else.
Also, would like to know if plans are in the works for a seamless commuter rail/MRT/Transjakarta “contactless” card. You know, the thing Bangkok keeps screwing up.
I will be in Jakarta in a couple of weeks, and am eager to finally check their metro off of my list...but from your photos [MENTION=24159]jpatokal[/MENTION], signage and maps don’t look practical.
I was in Shanghai and for single-tickets you got a one time use card instead of a token. I do remember Taipei used the plastic tokens for single tickets. I don't mind the single use cards like Shanghai's and hope that Jakarta doesn't copy Singapore's small deposit for a cheap single ticket card (Yes, I do know you get the deposit back after a few trips but I experience they get damaged if not handled carefully.) I also hope that they don't have minimums for redeposits like Hong Kong does (Seriously, $50HKD minimum when all you need is less than 1 HKD to get the fare to the airport!?! That was infuriating especially when I wanted that extra HKD to pig out on egg tarts!)