“There are 15 million motorcycles in Jakarta, compared to 5.2 million cars,” said Iskandar Abubakar, head of the Jakarta transport council. “From 47 million commuters, only 18 per cent use public transport.”

How many motorcycles are there in Indonesia?

In 2020, the number of motorcycles in use was roughly 112 million units in Indonesia.

How many cars are there in Jakarta?

In 2018, over 13 million motorcycles and 4.4 million cars used the roads of Jakarta. In 2019, there were about 88 million movements per day in the Greater Jakarta area, and public transportation accounts for only 30% of commuter trips.

Why are there so many motorcycles in Indonesia?

Motorbikes are practical vehicles for most Indonesians. The reason is, in several big cities, avoiding traffic jams is impossible. So that many people choose to ride using motorbikes. If they use a car, they will get stuck in traffic and take up several hours of their time.

How many cars are in Indonesia?

Indonesia Number of Registered Vehicles was reported at 21,127,964 Unit in Dec 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 20,861,130 Unit for Dec 2019. Indonesia Number of Registered Vehicles data is updated yearly, averaging 3,172,111 Unit from Dec 1963 to 2020, with 58 observations.

What is the most popular motorcycle in Indonesia?

Japanese motorcycle makers Honda Motor and Yamaha Motor are the leaders in Indonesia’s motorcycle market, while Suzuki and Kawasaki are also popular. In the first 10 months of 2019, 5.52 million motorcycles were sold, up 3.5% from the corresponding period a year earlier, AISI data showed.

How many motorcycles are sold each year?

It is estimated that customers in the United States purchased about 780,000 new motorcycles in 2019. Retail sales have increased sharply compared to 2019, with 2020 being the peak for new sales during the period reported.

How many buses are in Jakarta?

TransJakarta has the world’s longest BRT system (251.2 km in length), which operates about 3,900 buses. As of February 2020, it serves an average of 1.006 million passengers daily.

What are the problems in Jakarta?

Since 1990, major floods have happened every few years in Jakarta, with tens of thousands of people often displaced. The monsoon in 2007 brought especially damaging floods, with more than 70 percent of the city submerged. Rapid urbanization, land use change, and population growth have exacerbated the problem.

How many cars are there in Bali?

No of Motor Vehicles: Bali data was reported at 5,212,253.000 Unit in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,931,597.000 Unit for 2017.

How many motorcycle brands are there in the world?

530 motorcycle brands with 36 000 models.

Why are motorcycles so popular in developing countries?

Motorcycles are prevalent in the developing world, because they are relatively cheap to own and operate, usually less regulated (in terms of licensing, enforcement, and insurance), and can be faster than other modes on very congested roads — by swerving and bypassing other vehicles.