National Transportation Day: Transjakarta, MRT, and LRT Jakarta Fares Slashed to Rp 1
Reported by Dessy Suciati | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
The Jakarta government will implement a Rp 1 fare for Transjakarta, MRT, and LRT Jakarta services to commemorate National Transportation Day, observed every April 24.
Jakarta government will provide easy access
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung stated that the policy is intended to show appreciation to the public while encouraging a lifestyle shift toward the use of public transportation.
"To welcome National Transportation Day, the Jakarta government will provide easy access—virtually free—where passengers only need to pay Rp 1 for the MRT, the Jakarta-managed LRT, and Transjakarta," he expressed, Thursday (4/23).
TransJabodetabek Expansion, a Strategic Step to Increase Public Transportation UsePramono hopes that more people will take advantage of the transportation facilities provided by the administration.
"The Jakarta government wants the public to get used to using the public transit systems we provide," he stated.
Aside that, this policy is intended to curb traffic congestion in the city and boost the number of public transport users.
"As the Governor, I would like to say Happy National Transportation Day this April 24," he added.
Pramono berharap, masyarakat semakin memanfaatkan fasilitas transportasi yang telah disediakan pemerintah.
"Pemerintah Jakarta menginginkan masyarakat semakin terbiasa menggunakan fasilitas transportasi umum yang dimiliki oleh Pemerintah Jakarta," kata dia.
Selain itu, kebijakan ini juga diharapkan dapat menekan angka kemacetan di Jakarta dan meningkatkan volume pengguna transportasi umum.
"Saya Gubernur Jakarta, mengucapkan selamat Hari Transportasi Nasional pada tanggal 24 April ini," tandasnya.
