MRT Jakarta Serves 135,117 Passengers Over Two Days of Eid al-Fitr
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Maria Inggita
PT MRT Jakarta (Perseroda) served 135,117 passengers over the two days of Eid al-Fitr 1447 H/2026, up from 76,106 in the same period last year.
"...strong public enthusiasm for using public transportation for mobility in Jakarta,"
Ridership reached 51,189 on the first day of Eid, Saturday (3/21), higher than 28,930 recorded in the same period last year.
Celebrate Eid al-Fitr with Rp1 MRT Rides in JakartaMeanwhile, 83,928 passengers were recorded on the second day, Sunday (3/22), also up from 47,176 in 2025.
Overall, the two-day Eid period saw an increase of 59,011 passengers compared to the previous year.
"The increase in ridership during the Rp1 special fare policy this year compared to last year shows strong public enthusiasm for using public transportation for mobility in Jakarta, both on weekdays and during the holiday period," said Rendy Primartantyo, Corporate Secretary Division Head of PT MRT Jakarta (Perseroda), Thursday (3/26).
He informed that MRT Jakarta implemented a weekend operating pattern during the Eid holiday, with service hours from 5 AM to midnight and train headways of 10 minutes.
Rendy added that MRT Jakarta services continued to run optimally throughout the period, allowing passengers to enjoy safe, comfortable, and memorable journeys.
"In addition, MRT Jakarta also introduced various lifestyle programs, including promotions and special offers through the MyMRTJ app, as well as feeder service integration to support easier mobility," he emphasized.
He noted that the company is also accelerating network expansion and intermodal integration, along with transit-oriented development around stations to improve accessibility.
Rendy said that by prioritizing accessibility and integration in service development, MRT Jakarta remains optimistic that public transport ridership will continue to grow, both on weekdays and during special occasions such as special fare promotions.
"PT MRT Jakarta remains committed to maintaining service reliability and improving service quality to deliver safe, comfortable, and memorable journeys for all passengers," he asserted.
