Pulo Gadung Bus Terminal, Pulo Gadung, East Jakarta

Pulo Gadung Terminal is a significant bus terminal located in Pulo Gadung, East Jakarta, Indonesia. Established in the early 1970s and officially operational since May 14, 1976, it once served as a major hub for inter-city and inter-provincial buses. Currently, it functions primarily as a Type B terminal, focusing on TransJakarta services, micro-trans, and various urban and inter-provincial routes within Jakarta and parts of West Java.

Pulo Gadung Terminal is strategically situated at the intersection of Jalan Perintis Kemerdekaan and Jalan Bekasi Raya in Pulo Gadung, East Jakarta. It offers extensive public transport access through various bus lines, including TransJakarta (Corridor 2, Corridor 4, and feeder services), Mikrolet, and KWK routes, connecting it to numerous destinations across Jakarta and neighboring areas like Bekasi and Karawang. The terminal's integration with TransJakarta includes pedestrian access, lifts, and disability-friendly paths. While once a major hub for inter-city and inter-provincial buses, these services have largely been redirected to the Pulo Gebang Terminal since 2016, shifting Pulo Gadung's role to focus on intra-city and regional connectivity.

Pulo Gadung Terminal features an integrated TransJakarta bus rapid transit (BRT) station, which was rebuilt and reopened in April 2023, unifying what were previously two separate stations (Pulogadung 1 and Pulogadung 2). The TransJakarta halts are equipped with signboards, automatic ticket machines, and information officers. The terminal offers easy pedestrian access, including lifts and disability-friendly paths, and TransJakarta services operate 24 hours. Recent revitalization efforts have aimed to improve canopies, waiting rooms, and lighting systems. The area also accommodates various small businesses and kiosks, which are part of ongoing reordering efforts by the local government.

Pulo Gadung Terminal plays a crucial role as a central transportation node in East Jakarta, connecting residents to various parts of the city and its surrounding industrial and residential areas. Its historical evolution from a major inter-city terminal to a key TransJakarta hub reflects Jakarta's changing urban mobility patterns. The district of Pulo Gadung itself is known as a significant economic hub with industrial areas. The terminal is a vital component of the public transportation network, facilitating daily commutes and contributing to the urban fabric by linking diverse zones. The area around the terminal is undergoing reordering, with plans to potentially develop it into a transit-oriented development (TOD) area, which could include public facilities, residential buildings, and commercial spaces.

Nearby notable areas include the Jakarta International Velodrome and Jakarta International Equestrian Park, both located within the Pulo Gadung subdistrict. The terminal is also accessible via major roads, including those affected by Jakarta's 'odd-even' policy. Other important places in Pulo Gadung district include clinics, fire stations, gas stations, hospitals, and schools. The Klender railway station, serving KRL Commuterline trips, is also located within Pulo Gadung.