Community Mobilization 'Helps' Increase Toll Road Traffic Volume, Jasa Marga Raises IDR 392.8 Billion Profit In The First Quarter Of 2022

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JAKARTA - PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk stated that community mobilization will be a positive catalyst for increasing toll road traffic volume as the economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Currently, in the midst of Indonesia's economic condition which continues to rise and recover from the pandemic, community mobilization is a positive catalyst for increasing the traffic volume of Jasa Marga Group's toll roads," said Jasa Marga's Corporate Communication and Community Development Group Head, Lisye Octaviana in a statement, quoted by Antara. from Antara, Tuesday 16 August.

To anticipate this increasing trend, he continued, Jasa Marga is always committed to providing the best service to road users while maintaining the fulfillment of minimum service standards on toll roads.

Although, during the pandemic, there was a decrease in traffic volume on a number of Jasa Marga Group toll roads, the company continued to provide optimal operational services by implementing strict health protocols.

As the market leader in the Indonesian toll road industry, Jasa Marga is optimistic that this performance can improve in 2022.

This is reflected in the success of Jasa Marga in opening a brilliant performance in the first quarter of 2022 by recording a net profit of IDR 392.8 billion, up 142.7 percent compared to the first quarter of 2022.

In addition, Jasa Marga (Persero) won the best issuer award for the Transportation Infrastructure category at the 20th Business Indonesia Award (BIA) 2022 event.

BIA is an annual agenda as a form of appreciation to corporations, especially those whose shares are traded on the Indonesia Stock Exchange.

This year, BIA raised the theme "Awakening in the Year of Change" to give appreciation to issuers who were able to survive and achieve excellent growth in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic which had a negative impact on the economy. Lisye expressed her gratitude for the award given.