ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Angkot

Angkot is similar to a mini-bus or a van, but it's a bit different. It's a type of public transportation that you can find in Indonesia, typically in its cities or towns. The word "angkot" is actually an abbreviation of "angkutan kota," which means "city transportation" in Indonesia.

So angkots are like little buses that travel around the city, taking people from one place to another. The biggest difference between angkots and regular buses is that angkots don't have a fixed route. They have a starting point and an end point, but they can stop anywhere along the way to pick up or drop off passengers.

Angkots are usually privately owned, so the driver can decorate them however they want. This means you might see some really cool and unique designs on the sides of the angkots as you ride around.

To use angkot, you have to stand on the side of the road, which is called a "halte." When you see an angkot coming, you have to wave it down or use a special hand gesture that locals know. If the angkot has a seat available, it will stop and you can get on. Once you're seated, you tell the driver where you want to go, and he'll drop you off along the way.

Angkots are very cheap and they're a great way to get around in Indonesia. However, they can be very crowded, so you might have to squeeze in with other passengers. Overall, it's a fun and unique way to experience transportation in Indonesia!