Commuting in Jabodetabek, Low in Cost but Inefficient for the Economy

As cities grow up following its economic development, more business and people come to pursue better opportunities and lives. In Indonesia, cities like Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan and Bandung are getting bigger and more integrated with its periphery creating an agglomeration economy. By the time, as the city center gets populated, businesses present to utilize the advantage of the scale, take over the space and push the property price up. As a consequence, people move outward looking for more affordable housing while keeping their job in the city center. Thus, to balance their need of working and living, they pick up settlements with adequate access to their workplace. In Greater Jakarta, surrounding cities like Bogor, Bekasi, and South Tangerang with good access to railway are among the top list for people to reside.