The Jakarta Provincial Government plans to fully implement the JakParkir digital parking system across 244 streets in the capital by 2027. The initiative, managed by the Jakarta Transportation Agency (Dishub DKI Jakarta), aims to modernize on-street parking with cashless payments and real-time booking features through a dedicated mobile app.
JakParkir has been operating on 10 streets as part of its pilot phase. The program will gradually expand to additional streets each year until complete coverage is achieved.
“Currently, we have implemented JakParkir on 10 streets. Gradually, the system will be applied to all 244 on-street parking locations,” said Jakarta Transportation Agency Head Syafrin Liputo at City Hall, Wednesday (July 30, 2025), as quoted by Detik.
By the end of this year, Dishub targets expansion to 25 more streets—five in each of Jakarta’s municipalities—as part of the next pilot stage. The digital system is designed to help drivers locate available parking spots, reserve them in advance, and pay seamlessly via the JakParkir application.
Real-time booking and cashless payment
One of the app’s standout features is the ability to book parking spaces ahead of arrival. Drivers can check slot availability and reserve in real-time. Once booked, the space is held exclusively for the user, with charges applied immediately to prevent unauthorized use.
“For example, if I’m heading to Jalan Sabang, I no longer need to guess whether parking is available. I can check the app, book it, and staff on-site will place a traffic cone to secure the spot,” Syafrin explained.
Payments will be processed through QRIS or e-money to ensure full digital traceability. This system is expected to reduce illegal parking and prevent revenue leakage from manual cash collection.
Integration of informal parking attendants
A crucial part of the program is transforming Jakarta’s informal parking attendants into official JakParkir staff. Instead of collecting cash directly from motorists, these workers will operate handheld devices, record parked vehicles, and assist with app-based transactions.
These attendants will be reassigned as official personnel operating within the digital system. Their income will be transferred directly to personal bank accounts, offering greater job security and transparency compared to daily cash earnings.
Dishub believes the shift to a fully digital parking ecosystem will improve traffic management, promote orderly parking practices, and support Jakarta’s broader vision as a modern, globally competitive city.
By 2027, the government expects the JakParkir system to be fully operational with all planned features, offering residents a smoother, more efficient parking experience while formalizing thousands of informal workers into a regulated workforce.
Source: Detik, koran Jakarta, GridOto
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