10 Most Popular Traditional transportation in Indonesia

As technology develops rapidly, forms of transportation or vehicles also evolve. Now people are talking about state-of-the-art electric cars or electric bicycles, while at the same time unique and once-existing traditional Indonesian vehicles are beginning to erode over time. Its convenience and efficiency have made modern transportation a place in people's hearts.

Vehicles or means of transportation are divided into three as land, sea and air vehicles. Now traditional vehicles have become something unique and interesting as they are becoming more and more rare and they are no longer the main means of transport as they used to be, but only in certain tourist destinations. Its existence became rare and increasingly abandoned.

Let's take a look at what are the unique and nearly extinct traditional Indonesian tools.

1. Delman

 

Delman is a traditional Indonesian vehicle that uses horses as its propulsion. The horse is tied to a small cart that it pulls as it walks. The Delman can accommodate only 4 to 5 passengers.

This traditional vehicle is unique and interesting when you ride it. You can enjoy the surrounding scenery and feel the street air first hand. However, it is rare to find wagons now.

Delman is named after its inventor, Charles Theodore Deeleman. He was a Dutch lithographer and engineer during the Dutch East Indies period. Originally, wagons were used to transport goods from markets, villages or short distances.

2. Bajaj

 

You should be familiar with this traditional instrument, which has a distinctive sound. The dimensions of this three-wheeled vehicle are quite small and its movement is agile. Usually, bajaj can only accommodate 2 passengers. Bajaj is often an alternative choice, with the ability to overtake in traffic jams and reach narrow streets.

Bajaj hails from India and was first exported to Indonesia by PT Bajaj Auto since the 70's.

3. Bemo

 

Bemo is short for becak-motor. Similar to the Bajaj, the bemo is a three-wheeled vehicle. But the difference is that the bemo has a larger passenger capacity and reaches 6 adult passengers. Bemo began to be used as a means of transportation in Indonesia in early 1962.

Many bemo's have now been removed from the urban transport program. Bemo is too old and not safe anymore. Also, smoke causes pollution.

4. Becak

 

The becak is a traditional three-wheeled vehicle commonly found in Indonesia. Beckak can be driven by pedalling by the driver. Becak distance is not very far, so it is often used from alley to alley or vice versa.

Becak are made using a bike modified with a becak. This tub is then added with a seat and thus polished.

The normal capacity of the rickshaw is only two passengers. There are two types of rickshaws commonly used in Indonesia, i.e. the driver is in the back and the driver is in the side.

5. Ojek Motor (Motorcycle Ojek)

 

Ojek is a tool that only requires a motorcycle to operate. While still common, this single-vehicle mod is starting to erode with technological advances. Basic motorcycle taxis are starting to be abandoned, people prefer to order motorcycle taxi online because of their convenience.

Base motorcycle ojek usually have a base called pangkalan. There they waited for the passengers to arrive. Ojek travelers are usually one or two people. The fee is sometimes negotiable before going up.

6. Ojek Sepeda (Bicycles Ojek)

 

In the past, not only motorcycles but also bicycles (sepeda) were used as Ojek vehicles. It works the same as a motorcycle ojek, which is to deliver people or goods to a specific location.

However, Ojek sepeda are now very rare. This is because bikes work by pedaling, which takes longer.

7.Cidomo

 

The Cidomo, or also commonly referred to as the Cimodok, is a traditional vehicle using horsepower typical of the island of Lombok and the Gili Islands. Judging from its physical appearance, the cidomo is similar to a wagon or carriage. Only wooden wheels are used on the wagon or wagon, while Cidomo uses used car wheels as driving wheels.

Cidomo vehicle capacity is only four people. Two in the front, two in the back. The disadvantage is that the speed of the cidomo is very slow and causes congestion in the city.

8. Getek

 

Getek vehicles are used to cross the river. Unlike today, people use bridges or boats. Getek in the form of woven bamboo arranged stretched and glued together. Usually getek is used to cross a not very far distance.

Getek can transport people and other items such as motorcycles. However, its capacity is limited as it is feared that it will sink.

This type of traditional vehicle began to be abandoned. Many people have started to use safer and faster boats or boats for transit activities. However, in some areas the getek is still preserved.

9. Dokar

 

As the name suggests, Dokar are located in Yogyakarta and Central Java. In physical appearance, this traditional vehicle has a shape similar to a delman. However, there are changes that make it a little different.

10. Pedati

 

The next traditional vehicle is Pedati. Pedati is a vehicle with 2 or 4 wheels. Pedati are used as a means of transport to transport passengers. Both people and goods.

Pedati are usually pulled by animals such as horses, cows or buffalo. Pedati can often be found in rural areas to transport agricultural products.
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Indonesia is rich with unique and distinctive traditional tools. However, technological developments made it uninhabitable and it started to become extinct.