THE chaos in determining tariffs for the TransJakarta operators has proved one theory: now matter how worthy the aims of a project, it will fail if it is executed arbitrarily. Intended to overcome Jakarta’s transportation problems, the hasty busway project finally cost the Jakarta administration Rp122 billion over the last two years. This is enough to buy 102 TransJakarta buses.

It all began with Governor Sutiyoso’s wish to introduce mass tr