Jakarta Travel Guide

Taxi Guide in Jakarta

In Jakarta, taxis are operated by private companies which can be distinguished from the colors of the taxi fleets. Taxi can be hailed from the street as long as the taxi light is on which indicating that the taxi is vacant. Taxi can also be ordered by phone or from designated taxi stands.

Regular Taxi
Blue Bird Taxi and Express Group are the safest and the most widely used taxis in Jakarta for the drivers' friendliness.

Blue Bird Group Taxi (Regular)

  • Tel: +62 21 7941234
  • Flag Fall : Rp 6,000,-
  • Next KM : Rp 3,000,-
  • Minimum Charge (for phone order) : Rp 20,000,-
  • Cancellation Fee : Rp 5,000,-
  • Waiting fee : Rp 30,000,-

Blue Bird Group includes Blue Bird, Morante, Cendrawasih, Pusaka, Pusaka Prima, Pusaka Sentra, Pusaka Satria, Pusaka Biru, Pusaka Lintas.

Express Taxi (Regular)

  • Tel: +62 21 26509000
  • Flag Fall : Rp 5.000,-
  • Next KM : Rp 2,500,-
  • Minimum Charge (for phone order) : Rp 20,000,-
  • Cancellation Fee : Rp 10,000,-
  • Waiting fee : Rp 25,000,- per hour

Premium Executive Taxi
For premium class, both blue bird group and express group serve executive taxis. Executive taxi from Blue Bird Group is called Silver Bird while from Express Group called Tiara Express.

Silver Bird
This will likely be a black Toyota; may be a black Mercedes.

  • Order : +62 21 7941234
  • Silver Bird Flag fall : Rp 15.000,-
  • Next KM : Rp 6.000,-
  • Waiting Fee : Rp 60.000,- per hour

Tiara Express
Tiara Express uses Silver Toyota Alphard for its fleet.

  • Order : +62 21 26508000
  • Tiara Express Flag fall : Rp 15.000,-
  • Next KM : Rp 5.000,-
  • Minimum Payment : Rp 50,000,-
  • Cancellation Fee : Rp 25,000,-
  • Waiting Fee : Rp 80.000,- per hour