Pulo Gebang Bus Terminal, Cakung, East Jakarta

Pulo Gebang Bus Terminal, officially known as Terminal Bus Terpadu Sentra Timur Pulo Gebang, is a Type A bus terminal situated in the Pulogebang subdistrict of Cakung, East Jakarta, Indonesia. Inaugurated on December 28, 2016, it is recognized as one of the largest and most modern bus terminals in Southeast Asia. The terminal was developed to replace the former Pulo Gadung terminal and to alleviate traffic congestion caused by unauthorized bus stops in Jakarta, providing a comfortable, safe, and accessible transportation service.

Pulo Gebang Bus Terminal is located at Jl. Komarudin 2, Penggilingan, Kec. Cakung, Kota Jakarta Timur, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta, Indonesia. It is also referred to as Jl. Sejajar Sisi Tol Timur Km.2, Pulo Gebang, Cakung, East Jakarta City. The terminal offers direct access to the Jakarta Outer Ring Road (JORR) toll road, connecting it to strategic areas like the Cikampek toll road. Public transportation access includes several TransJakarta routes (e.g., T47: Rawamangun – Pulo Gebang, 2P: Senen – Pulogebang via Jatinegara, 11: Pulo Gebang – Kp. Melayu), as well as various Angkot and feeder bus routes. The terminal is also accessible via the KRL commuter line, with Cakung Station being a nearby disembarkation point, followed by online ride-hailing services. Walkability in the immediate vicinity of the terminal is supported by dedicated pedestrian infrastructure within the complex.

Pulo Gebang Bus Terminal is equipped with modern facilities designed for passenger comfort and operational efficiency. The four-story passenger terminals include elevators, escalators, automatic doors, and air-conditioned waiting rooms. Key facilities include ticket counters for intercity buses, a TransJakarta bus stop, and dedicated parking areas for intercity buses, private cars, motorcycles, and taxis. Other amenities comprise a mosque (with a capacity for approximately 700 people), food courts, retail shops, a 24-hour health facility, a nursing room, and a resting room for bus crews. Security is maintained through 62-113 CCTV cameras and security posts with police, military garrison, and municipal police (Satpol PP) personnel. Additional features include free toilets, fire extinguishers, a stage with a sound system for events, ATMs, a reading corner, an executive lounge, videotron, vending machines, and comprehensive telecommunications facilities like Wi-Fi and phone charging stations.

Pulo Gebang Bus Terminal plays a critical role in Jakarta's urban transportation network, functioning as a primary gateway for intercity travel, especially to Central and East Java. Its establishment aimed to centralize bus operations, replacing older, less efficient terminals and contributing to improved traffic management by reducing illegal bus stops. The terminal's modern infrastructure and comprehensive services aim to provide a more comfortable, safe, and organized travel experience, aligning with contemporary urban development goals for mass transportation. As a major transit node, it facilitates connectivity for residents in East Jakarta and neighboring areas like Bekasi.

Nearby notable locations include the Sentra Primer Timur commercial area. The terminal is also in proximity to the Jakarta Outer Ring Road (JORR) toll road. Specific nearby bus stops include Pintu Exit Terminal Pulo Gebang, Flyover Pulo Gebang 2, Term. Pulo Gebang, and Pulo Gebang. Universitas Gunadarma is also situated in the vicinity.