Jakarta, Aug. 1 -- The government is preparing a series of special gifts for the public to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia.

Deputy Minister of State Secretary Juri Ardiantoro announced that on August 17, all public transportation services in Jakarta, such as Jaklingko, Transjakarta, LRT, MRT, and KRL (Commuter Line), will offer a special fare of just Rp80.

"So, whatever public transportation you use in Jakarta, the fare will be only Rp80, he said at a press conference for the 2025 Indonesian Independence Month, held at the Presidential Office, Presidential Palace Complex, in Jakarta, on Friday.

The Independence Day celebrations will also feature the Merdeka Run 8.0K that will taking place on August 24 in Jak...