Manifestation of Maslahah Mursalah in Public Transportation: An Analysis of The Socio-Economic Impact of Bus Trans Palu on Community Welfare
Article Sidebar
Main Article Content
Abstract
Public transportation is a vital instrument for urban mobility and economic efficiency. In Palu, the government launched the Bus Trans Palu (BTP) service as mandated by Law No. 22 of 2009 to provide safe and inclusive transportation. From an Islamic Economic perspective, such provision serves as a form of government obligation to ensure the fulfillment of public needs (maslahah).This study aims to explore the socio-economic impacts of the Bus Trans Palu from the users' perspective, analyzed through the lens of Islamic Economics. This research utilizes a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with 20 informants from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, including civil servants, students, and street vendors. The data were analyzed thematically and synthesized using Islamic economic principles, specifically Maslahah Mursalah (public interest) and Tawazun (balance). The results indicate that Bus Trans Palu provides significant social benefits by enhancing accessibility to education and work centers. It creates an egalitarian social space that fosters community interaction (ukhuwah). Economically, the service offers substantial cost efficiency, especially for low-income groups and students, allowing for household savings. Furthermore, the presence of bus stops has stimulated the real sector by creating opportunities for micro-entrepreneurs and informal traders.The implementation of Bus Trans Palu aligns with the concept of Maslahah Mursalah, as it reduces economic disparity through equitable access and supports sustainable urban living. This study recommends a single-fare integration system to further optimize economic justice for passengers requiring multiple transfers.
Article Details
The Authors submitting a manuscript do so on the understanding that if accepted for publication, copyright of the article shall be assigned to International Journal of Nusantara Islam, Sunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University.
The copyright encompasses exclusive rights to reproduce and disseminate articles in all forms and media, including reprints, photographs, microfilm, and similar reproductions, as well as translations. Some or all of the contents of this journal can be stored in databases and transmitted in any form and media without the need for written permission from the International Journal of Nusantara Islam, Sunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University.
The Editors and the Advisory International Editorial Board make every effort to ensure that no wrong or misleading data, opinions or statements be published in the journal. In any way, the contents of the articles and advertisements published in the International Journal of Nusantara Islam (IJNI) are sole and exclusive responsibility of their respective authors and advertisers.
References
Al-Ghazali, A. H. (1973). Al-Mustasfa min ’Ilm al-Ushul. Al-Maktabah al-Tijariyah al-Kubra.
Alexander, H. B. (2024). Ibu Kota Pindah ke IKN, Balik Papan Bakal Terima Tambahan Populasi [Balikpapan Will See an Increase in Population as the Capital City Moves to the New Capital City]. In Kompas.com.
Anwar, S. (2020). Analisis Bukti Empiris Tentang Dampak Ekuitas Sosial Ekonomi Operasional Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) di Negara Berkembang [An Analysis of Empirical Evidence on the Socioeconomic Equity Impact of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Operations in Developing Countries]. Eduka : Jurnal Pendidikan, Hukum, Dan Bisnis, 4(2). https://doi.org/10.32493/eduka.v4i2.3851 [In Indonesian]
Azali, I., Gunanto, E. Y. A., & SBM, N. (2018). Preferensi Konsumen Terhadap Transportasi Publik (Studi Kasus Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Kota Semarang) [Consumer Preferences for Public Transportation (Case Study of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Semarang City)]. Media Ekonomi Dan Manajemen, 33(1). https://doi.org/10.24856/mem.v33i1.617 [In Indonesian]
Banister, D. (2011). The trilogy of distance, speed and time. Journal of Transport Geography, 19(4), 950–959. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2010.12.004
Beirão, G., & Cabral, J. A. S. (2007). Understanding attitudes towards public transport and private car: A qualitative study. Transport Policy, 14(6), 478–489. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2007.04.009
Bissell, D. (2010). Passenger Mobilities: Affective Atmospheres and the Sociality of Public Transport. Environment and Planning D: Society and Space, 28(2), 270–289. https://doi.org/10.1068/d3909
BPK. (2024). Sebanyak 26 Bus Trans Palu Siap Diluncurkan Pemerintah Sulawesi Tengah [The Central Sulawesi Government is ready to launch 26 Trans Palu buses.].
Chang, D., Edara, P., Murray-Tuite, P., Trainor, J., & Triantis, K. (2021). Taking the freeway: Inferring evacuee route selection from survey data. Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives, 11, 100421. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trip.2021.100421
Chapra, M. U. (2016). The Future of Economics: An Islamic Perspective (Vol. 21). Kube Publishing Ltd.
Cooper, C. (2007). Successfully Changing Individual Travel Behavior. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2021(1), 89–99. https://doi.org/10.3141/2021-11
Creswell, J. W. (2016). Research Design: Pendekatan Kualitatif, Kuantitatif, dan Mixed [Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Approaches]. Pustaka Pelajar.
Creswell, J. W. (2018). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. Sage Publications.
Daniels, R., & Mulley, C. (2013). Explaining walking distance to public transport: The dominance of public transport supply. Journal of Transport and Land Use, 6(2), 5–20. https://doi.org/10.5198/jtlu.v6i2.308
Du, W., Penabaz-Wiley, S., Njeru, A., & Kinoshita, I. (2015). Models and Approaches for Integrating Protected Areas with Their Surroundings: A Review of the Literature. Sustainability, 7(7), 8151–8177. https://doi.org/10.3390/su7078151
Geurs, K. T., & Wee, B. van. (2004). Accessibility evaluation of land-use and transport strategies: review and research directions. Journal of Transport Geography, 12(2), 127–140. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2003.10.005
Halek, D. H. (2023). Pengantar Teori Geografi Transportasi [Introduction to Transportation Geography Theory]. Adab.
Hori, S., Shinozaki, M., Nogata, D., & Fujita, T. (2014). The role of CSR in promoting companies’ energy-saving actions in two Asian cities. Energy Policy, 69, 116–121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2014.01.030
Inoue, S. (2018). Realities and challenges of port alliance in Japan Ports of Kobe and Osaka. Research in Transportation Business & Management, 26, 45–55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rtbm.2018.02.004
Jacky, M. (2015). Sosiologi Kosep, Teori dan Metode [Sociology Concepts, Theories and Methods]. Mitra Wacana Media.
Jing, Q.-L., Liu, H.-Z., Yu, W.-Q., & He, X. (2022). The Impact of Public Transportation on Carbon Emissions—From the Perspective of Energy Consumption. Sustainability, 14(10), 6248. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14106248
Kareba Sulteng. (2025). Bus Trans Palu Mulai Beroperasi, 3 Bulan Pertama Gratis [Trans Palu Bus Starts Operations, Free for the First 3 Months].
Karma, A., Fallo, E. M., Liuk, M. Y., & Lian, Y. P. (2024). Perbandingan Biaya Transportasi Umum dan Pribadi Sebagai Moda Transportasi Mahasiswa Akuntansi Unwira [Comparison of Public and Private Transportation Costs as Modes of Transportation for Unwira Accounting Students]. JUEB : Jurnal Ekonomi Dan Bisnis, 3(4), 36–40. https://doi.org/10.57218/jueb.v3i4.1277 [In Indonesian]
Kroesen, M. (2014). Modeling the behavioral determinants of travel behavior: An application of latent transition analysis. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 65, 56–67. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tra.2014.04.010
Lange, D. de. (2023). Sustainable Transportation for the Climate: How Do Transportation Firms Engage in Cooperative Public-Private Partnerships? Sustainability, 15(11), 8682. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15118682
Lin, J.-J., & Yang, S.-H. (2019). Proximity to metro stations and commercial gentrification. Transport Policy, 77, 79–89. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2019.03.003
Lownes, N. E., & Machemehl, R. B. (2008). Commuter Rail Circulator Route Network Design and Its Implications for Transit Accessibility. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2042(1), 90–97. https://doi.org/10.3141/2042-10
Lucas, K. (2012). Transport and social exclusion: Where are we now? Transport Policy, 20, 105–113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2012.01.013
Marbun, W. M., Sinaga, M., Sembiring, Y. C., Situmorang, T. S., Ucok, & Suherman. (2023). Dampak Sosial dan Ekonomi Minimnya Angkutan Umum Terhadap Masyarakat Kota Palangka Raya [The Social and Economic Impact of the Lack of Public Transportation on the People of Palangka Raya City]. Jurnal Publikasi Sistem Informasi Dan Manajemen Bisnis, 3(1), 96–104. https://doi.org/10.55606/jupsim.v3i1.2372 [In Indonesian]
Muhammad. (2008). Metodologi Penelitian Ekonomi Islam; Pendekatan Kuantitatif [Islamic Economic Research Methodology: Quantitative Approach]. Rajawali Press.
Nur, N. K. (2021). Sistem Transportasi [Transportation System]. Yayasan Kita Menulis.
Pratistha, A. (2024). Pengantar Transportasi [Introduction to Transportation]. In Yayasan Cendikia Mulia Mandiri.
Putra, A. A., & Adeswastoto, H. (2018). Transportasi Publik dan Aksesibilitas Masyarakat Perkotaan [Public Transportation and Accessibility for Urban Communities]. Jurnal Teknik Industri Terintegrasi, 1(1), 55–60. https://doi.org/10.31004/jutin.v1i1.312 [In Indonesian]
Regional Kotanco.id. (2024). Inilah Jam Operasional & Rute BRT Trans Palu [Here are the Trans Palu BRT Operating Hours & Routes]. Tarif Gratis Oktober.
Salon, D., & Gulyani, S. (2010). Mobility, Poverty, and Gender: Travel ‘Choices’ of Slum Residents in Nairobi, Kenya. Transport Reviews, 30(5), 641–657. https://doi.org/10.1080/01441640903298998
Santos, G., Behrendt, H., & Teytelboym, A. (2010). Part II: Policy instruments for sustainable road transport. Research in Transportation Economics, 28(1), 46–91. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.retrec.2010.03.002
Suadnyani, D. P. N., Muliana, I. G. N. A., Sumertayasa, K., & Dwipayana, A. D. (2023). Adaptasi Perubahan Iklim Global Terhadap Dampak Perubahan Iklim Transportasi Darat Melalui Pendekatan Mitigasi [Global Climate Change Adaptation to the Impacts of Climate Change on Land Transportation Through a Mitigation Approach]. Berkala Forum Studi Transportasi Antar Perguruan Tinggi, 1(3), 687–696. https://doi.org/10.19184/berkalafstpt.v1i3.599 [In Indonesian]
Sugiyono. (2023). Metode Penelitian Kuantitatif [Quantitative Research Methods]. Kualitatif dan R&D. Alfabeta.
Utami, S. R. L., Hidayat, A. W., Shochih, A., & Selfia, Y. (2021). Dampak Tumpang Tindih Keberadaan BRT Trans-Jateng (Mangkang -Weleri) terhadap Angkutan Umum Daerah di Kabupaten Kendal [The Impact of the Overlapping Existence of the Trans-Jateng BRT (Mangkang-Weleri) on Regional Public Transportation in Kendal Regency]. Jurnal Teknik Sipil, 2(1), 27–36. https://doi.org/10.31284/j.jts.2021.v2i1.1780 [In Indonesian]
UUD. (2009). Undang-Undang RI Nomor 22 Tahun 2009 Tentang Lalu Lintas dan Angkutan Umum [Republic of Indonesia Law Number 22 of 2009 concerning Traffic and Public Transportation].
UUD. (2022). Peraturan Daerah Kota Palu No 3 tahun 2022 Tentang Penyelenggaraan Lalu Lintas dan Angkutan Jalan [Palu City Regional Regulation No. 3 of 2022 concerning the Implementation of Traffic and Road Transportation].
Vedel, S. E., Jacobsen, J. B., & Skov-Petersen, H. (2017). Bicyclists’ preferences for route characteristics and crowding in Copenhagen A choice experiment study of commuters. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 100, 53–64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tra.2017.04.006
Yadjib, S. Y. (2024). Dinas Perhubungan Kota Palu Siapkan Bus Trans Palu Untuk Tingkatkan Mobilitas, Ini Rute Utamanya [The Palu City Transportation Agency is preparing Trans Palu buses to improve mobility. Here are the main routes.].
Yuliani, W. (2018). Metode Penelitian Deskriptif Kualitatif dalam Perspektif Bimbingan dan Konseling [Qualitative Descriptive Research Methods in the Perspective of Guidance and Counseling]. QUANTA: Jurnal Kajian Bimbingan Dan Konseling Dalam Pendidikan, 2(2), 83–91. https://doi.org/10.22460/q.v2i2p83-91.1641 [In Indonesian]
Yulianto, H., & Yahya, S. D. (2018). Manajemen Transportasi Publik Perkotaan [Urban Public Transportation Management]. LPPM STIE YPUP.
Zahrah, M. A. (1997). Ushul Fiqh. Dar al-Fikr al-Arabi.
Zakiyah, U., & Fadiyah, D. (2020). Inovasi Pelayanan Transportasi Publik Ramah Penyandang Disabilitas di DKI Jakarta [Innovation in Disability-Friendly Public Transportation Services in DKI Jakarta]. Administratio : Jurnal Ilmiah Administrasi Publik Dan Pembangunan, 11(1), 29–36. https://doi.org/10.23960/administratio.v11i1.102 [In Indonesian]