JAKARTA – Since 2019, DKI Jakarta Province has officially operated the LRT which crosses 6 stations with the aim of reducing congestion in the capital.
According to the official Jakarta LRT website, www.lrtjakarta.co.id, it is known that currently this mode of public transportation is capable of carrying up to 2,600–2,700 passengers every day.
Thus, it can be said that the LRT, apart from being able to reduce congestion, is also believed to be able to reduce air pollution which has recently surrounded Jakarta.
Apart from the LRT which operates in Jakarta, there is also the Jabodebek LRT which serves the community at 18 stations connecting the Jakarta, Bogor, Depok and Bekasi areas.
These stations are Dukuh Atas, Setiabudi, Rasuna Said, Kuningan, Pancoran, Cikoko, Ciliwung, Cawang, TMII, Kampung Rambutan, Ciracas, Harjamukti, Halim, Jatibening Baru, Cikunir I, Cikunir II, Bekasi Barat, and Jati Mulya stations.
Meanwhile, the Jakarta LRT crosses six stations, namely Pegangsaan Dua, Boulevard Utara, Boulevard Selatan, Pulomas, Equestrian, and Velodrome.
How to Ride the LRT
If you want to go somewhere by the LRT, one thing to remember the most is this mode of public transportation encourages you to be able to make a payment using the cashless system.
You can use an Electronic Banking Money Card (BRI, BNI, Bank Mandiri, BTN, BCA, and Bank DKI Jakarta), KMT KAI Commuter, Scan Qris Link Aja, or KAI PAY.
If you have run out of balance or have not brought electronic money cards, the Jabodebek LRT provides 2 units of Ticket Vending Machines to top up electronic money cards and electronic money card sales counters at each station.
After having an electronic money card or digital wallet, you can go to the gate to tap in at the departure station.
After successfully tapping in, you can go to the platform of their train. When the train arrives, enter it in an orderly manner and give priority to passengers who get off.
Upon arrival at the destination station, you can tap out your electronic money card or digital wallet at the gate. When you successfully exit, the balance of your electronic money card or digital wallet will automatically be deducted.
LRT Maintenance to Support Facilities for Disabilities
Each LRT station is equipped with a Post for Friends of Women and Children (Pos Sapa) as well as a first aid room for accidents (P3K).
LRT service staff have received special training to handle passengers with disabilities and sign language users.
Inside the train, the passenger information board displays a route map and train position status as well as a special area for users of folding/non-folding bicycles and wheelchairs.
Train maintenance itself is carried out at the Pegangsaan Dua Depot which is equipped with calibrated equipment and certified human resources.
