The Ministry of Transportation has recorded growing interest in developing urban cable car systems across the country, with three regional governments and at least 22 investors expressing their commitment to explore the projects.

Director General of Transport Integration and Multimodal at the Transportation ministry, Mohamad Risal Wasal, said the interested regional administrations include the Bogor City Administration, the Bandung City Administration, and the South Sulawesi Provincial Administration.

"They have explained their requirements for building cable cars in their areas and the potential return on investment for the projects," Risal said during the “Future of Urban Mobility” discussion on Friday, August 8, 2025.

He cited that urban cable cars differ from tourist cable cars, such as those at the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) theme park, as they are powered by onboard engines rather than external cables.

In addition to the three regions, Risal noted that West Sumatra, Malang City, and South Tangerang City have also shown interest, though all investment plans remain at the feasibility study stage.

Back in March 2025, Risal revealed that infrastructure investment for urban cable car projects in four of these regions averages Rp238 billion (US$14.6 million) per kilometer, including the cost of the cars. A 10-kilometer line would therefore require an estimated Rp2.38 trillion in investment.

Meanwhile, Director General of Railways at the Transportation ministry, Allan Tandiono, said four foreign investors − from Europe and China − and domestic sources have expressed interest in developing cable car systems to serve as feeder lines for Jakarta’s MRT and the Greater Jakarta LRT.

One planned route would connect Harjamukti LRT Station to the Mekarsari area, while another would link Lebak Bulus MRT Station to the Serpong area.

"Several companies have already expressed investment interest. We will wait for the feasibility studies from each investor before selecting our partners," Allan said on July 9, 2025.