Some tips on using angkot:
There is no uniform color, but each route has the same 2-color scheme, even the same model of minibus some routes may mix Kijangs and minibuses. There may be custom variations to the vehicles because they are privately-owned.
Usually an angkot is a modified ordinary minibus. The 10 seat minibus becomes 18 seats. This is possible by lining passengers side by side. It might be a bit awkward for the first-time users.
Don't be nervous about touching other passengers,; the cramped seating often makes it unavoidable. Do be aware that some pickpockets operate on angkots. Be very careful if you see someone acting sick or odd.
To stop the Angkut, just raise your hand, and when you need to get off, just shout 'kiri !!' pron: kee-ree, translated left in English. It is a request for the driver to pull aside to the left.
The most comfortable and safest seat is usually the front-window, next to the driver.
Payment is by direct cash only, but preferably in small denominations. An average single trip fare costs Rp 2,000~5,000
The door is typically removed, so don't be scared if it is missing. For tall persons, you'll need to bend over to get in and the bench seats are really small in size.
Request an angkot to stop.
Travelling around in Bandung is quite complex and frustrating, especially to newcomers. There is no mass rapid transit system, metro nor tram in Bandung. Locals travel using small public minibuses, known as angkot from angkutan=transport and kota=city.
By Angkot
This city transport has only origin and destination names on top. Sometimes with via description if there are more than one angkot route for a certain origin-destination route. There is no route description anywhere. For locals, it is somewhat amazing that they only memorize where and how the route of each angkot route.
Although there is an official price for angkot from organda the local organization of these private city transport, sometimes price is based on how far you travel. It's better that you ask the driver or kernet driver assistance about the price to go to a location. To ask for an angkot to stop and pick you up, just raise your hand and they will stop. When you're inside and want to stop, just ask the kernet to stop. Or say 'kiri' key-ree or simply 'stop' out loud. It was easy to find a bell that you can press to stop but not anymore. Most angkot fare are ranging from Rp 2000-5000, it depends on the route and distance.
The official angkot routes are listed on Bandung's Info Kota website (http://www.bandung.go.id/...).
By bus
There are also some bus lines, but they don't cover the whole city. City buses usually cover long routes across the city from end-to-end; for example, from the north to the south and from the west to the east. The city bus is called DAMRI.