Uber Join Hands with Trafi App
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App-based transportation services Uber has joined hands with multimodal transport app Trafi to help residents in Greater Jakarta, or Jabodetabek, combine public transport and ridesharing services.
Head of Public Policy and Government Affairs of Uber Indonesia John Colombo said that the partnership will allow Uber users to choose various types of public transport in Trafi app. As a result, efficiency will be greater and people will be able to pick their preferred transportation mode.
John said yesterday, May 29, that the integration is aimed at offering more choices and comfort in travel plan and selection of transportation modes.
John said he is confident that Uber will see an increase in the number users. However, the latest service can only be enjoyed by users around Jabodetabek.
Trafi Indonesia Country Manager Dimas Dwilasetio said that the company has the data of 600 public transport routes across Indonesia and 95 Transjakarta routes in Jabodetabek. “We are optimistic that the partnership can provide a solution for people to get public transport services,” he said.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary goal of the new partnership between Uber and Trafi?
What is the primary goal of the new partnership between Uber and Trafi?
The partnership aims to offer Uber users more choices and greater comfort when planning travel. They can now select from various public transport options within the Trafi app, combining them with ridesharing services for increased efficiency.
Q.Which geographical area will primarily benefit from this new integrated service?
Which geographical area will primarily benefit from this new integrated service?
The integrated service is currently available only to users located in Greater Jakarta, also known as Jabodetabek. This specific region is the initial focus for the collaboration between Uber and Trafi.
Q.What kind of data does Trafi contribute to this new service offering?
What kind of data does Trafi contribute to this new service offering?
Trafi provides extensive public transport route data, including information on 600 routes across Indonesia. Specifically for Jabodetabek, they contribute data for 95 Transjakarta routes to the integrated service.
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