Why Jakarta’s Transit is Shaming New York City in 2026

Is New York City's iconic subway finally being outshined? Join me for an immersive 3-hour journey across vibrant Jakarta using four modern transit systems: LRT Jabodebek, KRL Commuter Line, MRT Jakarta and TransJakarta. From driverless trains to futuristic integrated skybridges, you’ll be surprised at how advanced — and affordable — Jakarta’s public transport is in 2026. This video compares the world’s oldest subway (New York City) with one of the newest, most efficient networks (Jakarta). The results might surprise you. Watch until the end to see the total cost ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro — Jakarta vs NYC 00:11 Halim Station & LRT Jabodebek 01:18 Integrated Skybridge Transfer 01:59 KRL Commuter Line 02:39 Manggarai Transit Hub 04:16 MRT Jakarta Experience 05:49 CSW & TransJakarta BRT 07:17 Velbak Transit Hub 08:19 KRL Toward Tanah Abang 09:59 Crowded KRL Experience 10:25 Kampung Bandan Transfer 11:25 Final Verdict — Better Than NYC? #jakarta #nyc #newyork #mrtjakarta #lrtjabodebek #krl #transjakarta #publictransport #urbantransit #urbanmobility #travel #indonesia #transit #nycsubway #train #metro