Bundaran HI Astra (Transjakarta) explained

Symbol:TJ
Symbol Location:Jakarta
Type:Transjakarta bus rapid transit station
Address:Gondangdia, Menteng, Central Jakarta, Jakarta 10350, Indonesia
Lines: Blok MKota
Ragunan–Kuningan–Balai Kota
Ragunan–Semanggi–Balai Kota
Structure:At-grade
Bicycle: Available
Accessible: Yes
Architect:Kuncara Wicaksana[1]
Architectural Style:Modern • Neo-futurism

Bundaran HI (or Bundaran HI Astra, with Astra International granted for naming rights)[2] is a TransJakarta bus rapid transit station on the M.H. Thamrin Street, Jakarta, Indonesia that serves corridor 1. The station's name came from the Hotel Indonesia Roundabout which is located nearby the station. More than just being a bus station, Bundaran HI Astra station is also a new tourism spot of Jakarta, thanks to its viewing deck that towards the historical Selamat Datang Monument.

History

The Transjakarta Corridor 1 began its soft operational launch on 15 January 2004, along with all of its stations, including Bundaran HI.[3] The commercial operation of corridor 1 was started on 1 February 2004, as well as Bundaran HI and all BRT stations on corridor 1.

The Bundaran HI BRT station was demolished for the construction of the Jakarta MRT on 6 January 2014.[4] However, since 24 March 2019, the BRT station was reopened and integrated with the Bundaran HI MRT station underneath this bus stop.[5]

On 15 April 2022, the Bundaran HI BRT station was closed again for revitalization along with 10 other stations to be revitalized including the Dukuh Atas 1, Tosari, Juanda, Cikoko Stasiun Cawang (now Cikoko), Sarinah (now M.H. Thamrin), Kebon Pala (now Matraman Baru), Kwitang, Balai Kota, Gelora Bung Karno, and Stasiun Jatinegara 2 BRT stations. As an alternative, a shuttle bus route had been prepared to accommodate passengers during the revitalization process.[6] [7] The route was the National Monument (Monas)-Semanggi (1ST) route which operates in corridor 1 until 11 September 2022.[8]

Despite the construction has not yet been fully completed, the Bundaran HI BRT station has started carrying out customer trials on 6 October 2022. It only serves from 05.00 to 21.00. During the trial period, the 2nd floor area of this station and several facilities (including the direct access from the MRT station) could not be utilized by customers.[9] [10] After the Community Activities Restrictions Enforcement (PPKM) was lifted by the Government on 30 December 2022, Bundaran HI bus station began to fully operational 24 hours and the 2nd floor of the bus stop including toilets, prayer rooms, and skydeck. Both sides of the bus station could be accessed freely by Transjakarta customers who access the Bundaran HI bus station.

From 4 March to 28 May 2023, Bundaran HI bus station served as the terminus of corridor 3 temporarily, due to the Jakarta MRT phase 2 project,[11] [12] [13] until it was shortened to Monumen Nasional on 29 May.[14]

Naming rights

On 30 June 2022, TransJakarta announced the sale of exclusive naming rights for several BRT stations, including Bundaran HI which is an iconic station that prioritize public transportation service and also as the landmark of international business and lifestyle. Hence that, Bundaran HI station becomes a strategic intermediary for promotion activities.[15] [16]

In August 2023, Astra International granted the naming right of Bundaran HI BRT station, making it as the first TransJakarta BRT station—and also the first of its kind in Indonesia—to commercially grant a naming right. Practically, the "ASTRA" brand is gradually juxtaposed with the name of this station on signages, route maps, passenger information system, and TransJakarta's social media platforms.

Building and layout

Bundaran HI Astra BRT station has two floors which resembles a cruise ship, with arc-shaped platforms and batik-inspired facade patterns. The new artistic design is made by Kuncara Wicaksana. The building has toilets, praying rooms, commercial and passenger waiting areas, and a viewing deck overlooking the Selamat Datang Monument on the south side at the second floor,[17] which is accessible with escalators and elevators.[18] The disabled toilet is on the first floor. Ahead of the trial run, several parties criticized the design of the BRT station as it obstructed the view of the Selamat Datang Monument.

West to Kota and to Balai Kota →
East← to Blok M and to Ragunan

Non-BRT bus services

!Type!Route!Destination!Notes
TransJakarta city busTanah Abang StationBlok M (Metrotrans EV)Outside the station
SenenBlok M (Metrotrans EV)
Pasar MingguTanah Abang Station (regular)Inside the station
RoyalTransCibuburBalai KotaOutside the station
  1. jakartaexplorer tour bus
Jakarta Skyscrapers

Places nearby

Incidents

The Bundaran HI BRT station was burned by demonstrators on 8 October 2020 during the Job Creation Law Demonstration along with 8 other BRT Stations affected. Losses due to this incident are estimated at up to 45 billion rupiah. The incident was very unfortunate considering that this BRT station is an iconic station and it is one of the destinations for many commuters heading to the office/mall complex.[19]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Transjakarta Iconic Bus Stop. 2023-07-18. Construction Plus Asia. id. 2024-04-28.
  2. Web site: @transportforjakarta . 2023-08-19 . Selamat malam Teman FDTJ, sudah pada tahu belum ada yang baru nih di Halte BRT Bundaran HI. Halte BRT Bundaran HI sudah berubah menjadi Bundaran HI ASTRA. Berikut perubahan yang baru. Signage Nama Halte di Pintu Masuk, Papan Informasi, PIS TV, serta Peta Terkini Transportasi Jakarta edisi terbaru Agustus 2023. . 2023-08-20 . Instagram.
  3. Bus lane scheme aims to end Jakarta's congestion woes . . 2023-05-15 . YouTube.
  4. Web site: Dampak MRT, Halte HI Ditutup, JPO Dibongkar . 2023-01-07 . www.jpnn.com . id.
  5. Web site: Operasional MRT Diresmikan Jokowi 24 Maret . 2023-05-15 . . id-ID.
  6. Web site: Triatmodjo . Danang . 2022-04-16 . Agustina . Dewi . Belasan Halte dalam Proses Revitalisasi, Transjakarta Lakukan Penyesuaian Rute Perjalanan . 2022-12-29 . Tribunnews.com . id-ID.
  7. Web site: Fadli . Ardiansyah . 2022-04-15 . Alexander . Hilda B. . 11 Halte Transjakarta Direvitalisasi Mulai Jumat, Begini Penyesuaiannya . 2022-12-29 . . id.
  8. 1568610189703786500. pt_transjakarta.
    1. INFOTRANSJAKARTA Sahabat TiJe, layanan Transjakarta rute 1ST: Monas - Semanggi beroperasi hingga 11 September 2022.
    . PT. Transportasi Jakarta. TransJakarta. 2022-09-10. 2023-08-20.
  9. Web site: Ng . Silvia . 2022-10-07 . Halte TransJakarta Bundaran HI Mulai Diuji Coba Meski Diprotes Sejarawan . 2022-12-29 . . id-ID.
  10. Web site: @pt_transjakarta . TransJakarta . 2022-10-06 . Kabar baik Sahabat TiJe! Saat Ini, Halte Bundaran HI sudah mulai melayani pelanggan loh! Selama masa uji coba ini, Halte Bundaran HI beroperasi pukul 05.00 - 21.00 WIB. Penasaran gimana sensasinya? Yuk cobain sendiri! #AyoNaikTransjakarta . 2022-12-29 . . en.
  11. Web site: Sari . Brigitta Belia Permata . 2023-03-03 . Mulai Besok, Ini Penyesuaian Rute TransJ Imbas Relokasi Halte Harmoni . 2023-03-04 . . id-ID.
  12. Web site: H . Clara Maria Tjandra Dewi . 2023-03-03 . Halte Harmoni Ditutup, Transjakarta Lakukan Penyesuaian 12 Rute Mulai Besok . 2023-03-04 . Tempo . id.
  13. Web site: @pt_transjakarta . TransJakarta . 2023-03-03 . Sahabat TiJe, Transjakarta mengucapkan terima kasih atas pengertian para pelanggan akan penyesuaian rute dari konstruksi MRT Jakarta Fase 2A CP 202. Dan mohon maaf atas ketidaknyamanan ini. . 2023-03-04 . . en.
  14. Web site: @buswayfansclub . 2023-05-28 . Saatnya update kembali info rute Transjakarta. 29 Mei: Koridor 3 mengalami perpendekan rute yang semula "KALIDERES - BUNDARAN HI" menjadi "KALIDERES - MONAS", termasuk saat ada Kegiatan CFD di Petojo. #BuswayFansClub #BFCLuarBiasa #AyoNaikTransjakarta #Transjakarta . 2023-06-04 . . en.
  15. Web site: Alfarizi. Moh. Khory. H . Clara Maria Tjandra Dewi . 2022-07-25 . Pendapatan Transjakarta dari Program Naming Rights Halte Bus Mencapai Rp 200 Miliar . 2023-08-20 . . id.
  16. 1542386952359800832. pt_transjakarta. Sejalan dengan semangat kolaborasi dan program revitalisasi Halte yang sedang dijalankan, Transjakarta membuka kesempatan kepada setiap perusahaan untuk dapat berkolaborasi melalui Kerja Sama dalam Program Naming Rights di 17 Halte BRT Transjakarta.. PT. Transportasi Jakarta. TransJakarta. 2022-06-30. 2023-08-20.
  17. Web site: 2022-10-10 . Halte Bundaran HI, pembangunan dinilai 'tidak pantas' dan 'tidak patut' apalagi untuk komersial dan selfie . 2022-12-29 . BBC News Indonesia . id . BBC News.
  18. Web site: @pt_transjakarta . TransJakarta . 2022-10-03 . Meski dulu pernah terbakar, Transjakarta langsung move-on dan terus lakukan perbaikan untuk memperindah wajah baru halte Bundaran HI ini. Ini untuk terus meningkatkan pelayanan kepada para Pelanggan sepanjang perjalanan! . 2023-05-15 . . en.
  19. Web site: Wicaksono . Adhi . 2020-10-08 . 8 Halte Terbakar, Transjakarta Prediksi Rugi Rp48 Miliar . 2022-12-29 . . id-ID.