LRT Jabodebek Operates, Heru Hopes People Switch to Public Transportation
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo, inaugurated the LRT Jabodebek (Jakarta-Bogor-Depok-Bekasi) at Cawang LRT Station, Jakarta, Monday (8/28).
After passing through a long trial period, the LRT Jabodebek is finally operating to serve the community
On that occasion, Jakarta Acting Governor, Heru Budi Hartono hoped that the LRT Jabodebek could boost the use of public transportation in Jakarta.
"After passing through a long trial period, the LRT Jabodebek is finally operating to serve the community. I hope it can facilitate and speed up people's trips for their daily activities," he said, in the Jakarta Provincial Government's press release.
JakLingko Indonesia Develops Payment System Integration to West JavaThe same statement also came out from the President, he hoped that this means of transportation could attract more private vehicle users to switch to public transportation. Of course, it would have an impact on reducing air pollution and reducing traffic jams.
"Its presence further complements the existing integration of public transportation in Jakarta, starting from MRT Jakarta, LRT Jakarta, Transjakarta, Commuter line Train, and airport trains," he expressed.
In the meantime, the President explained that this mode of public transportation with a rail line along 41.2 kilometers was ready to operate. The train would operate from Harjamukti in Depok, West Java, Jati Mulya in Bekasi, West Java to Dukuh Atas in Jakarta.
"As we know, as many as 996,000 vehicles come to Jakarta every day. It causes traffic jams and pollution. That's why, we have the MRT, LRT, Commuter line, Transjakarta, and airport train where we want the community to switch to public transportation," he explained.
He hoped that the community could use them as public transportation alternatives, especially for those who are around Cibubur, Bekasi, and its surrounding areas. "By doing so, we want traffic jams and pollution to be resolved," he added.
As for the information, LRT Jabodebek has 18 stations in two cross-services, namely Cibubur Line and Bekasi Line. The Cibubur Line serves trips from Harjamukti Station in Depok, West Java, to Dukuh Atas Station in Jakarta and crosses 12 stations with 24.3 kilometers distance.
Then the Bekasi Line serves trips from Jati Mulya Station in Bekasi to Dukuh Atas Station and crosses 14 stations with 27.3 kilometers distance. Within one month after the inauguration, the LRT fare will be flat at Rp 5,000 for all long-short distance trips.
