Number of MRT Passenger Continues to Increase
Reported by Wuri Setyaningsih | Translated by Maria Inggita
Number of PT. MRT Jakarta passengers continues to increase from time to time. In April, MRT served 79,644 passengers and then it dropped into 72,695 in May. But it raised significantly in June with total 81,816 passengers.
Per July 24, it reaches 94,824 passengers or increased by 15.9 percent than June
Knowing this progress, PT. MRT Jakarta President Director, William Sabandar assessed, more people are starting to use public transportation.
PT. JUP Entrusted to Manage Fatmawati MRT Station's Park and Ride"Per July 24, it reaches 94,824 passengers or increased by 15.9 percent than June. We predict this amount will continue to increase," he asserted at Lebak Bulus MRT Depot, South Jakarta, Thursday (7/25).
According to him, this increase is caused by integration between MRT and Transjakarta. Because there are many Transjakarta bus routes that lead directly to MRT stations thus it becomes easier for people to reach MRT stations.
"Besides, we prioritize punctuality. MRT trips from July 1-23 achieve 100 percent for punctuality in arrival time, train travel time, and train stop time in each stations," he added.
