MRT and LRT Adjust Operating Hours during PPKM Level 2
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
MRT Jakarta resumes normal operation starting today as the Jakarta administration has dropped the PPKM Level 3 to 2 in the capital city.
Train capacity is limited to 65 passengers in each car
It is also a follow-up to the Transportation Agency (Dishub)'s Decree number 145/2022 on the Technical Guidelines for Setting Transport Capacity and Operational Time of Transportation Facilities During PPKM Level 2.
MRT Collaborates with TNI to Provide Optimal SecurityPT MRT Jakarta Corporate Secretary Division Head Rendi Alhial said the policy has been applied since Friday (3/11). Indonesia’s first mass rapid transit service will operate between 5 AM to 9.30 PM on weekdays and between 6 AM to 9.30 PM on the weekend.
As for the headway between trains on weekdays is set at five minutes during peak hours between 7 AM to 9 AM and 5 PM to 7 PM. Then the headway outside peak hours is every 10 minutes and on weekends or holidays.
"Train capacity is limited to 65 passengers in each car," he stated, Friday (3/11).
The operator would still enforce the rules of social distancing in the train by keeping a distance sign, such as body temperature checks, the requirement to wear a face mask, and educating passengers on maintaining physical distance, regularly washing hands or engaging in conversation on the train and station platforms.
"They must also scan the QR code via the PeduliLindungi app before entering the station area," he explained.
He added they could download the Protokol BANGKIT guide on the website www.jakartamrt.co.id before using the service.
"We consistently implement strict procedures related to preventing the spread of Covid-19 in every station and train area," he added.
LRT
The LRT Jakarta has announced to operate at 100 percent normal capacity with the operational time between 5.30 AM to 9.30 PM, with headway 10 minutes every day.
"It has been applied since today," explained PT LRT Jakarta Corporate Communication Manager, Kurniati.
while on the train, passengers are required to wear a mask (it is recommended to wear a double mask), maintain a distance, and are not allowed to talk or receive calls while on the train.