JAKARTA - MRT transportation mode is planned to continue until the South Tangerang area. This news has also become a breath of fresh air for people living in the area and must commute every day to Jakarta.
In the middle of this year, the Provincial Government (Pemprov) of DKI Jakarta and the Banten Provincial Government have expressed support for the existence of this modern public transportation mode.
The Banten Provincial Government welcomes the development of the Lebak Bulus 'Serpong MRT route which was initiated through cooperation between PT MRT Jakarta (Perseroda) and PT Bumi Serpong Damai Tbk (BSDE) or Sinar Mas Land.
So, how is the progress of the MRT development?
Director of BSDE Hermawan Wijaya said that currently the construction of modern modes of transportation is still in the feasibility study (FS) stage.
"Regarding the MRT update itself, until now we are still in the FS preparation stage together with PT MRT Jakarta, yes," said Hermawan at the Public Expose Live 2025, Monday, September 8.
According to Hermawan, until now there has been no latest development that can be conveyed, considering that it is still in the FS preparation stage.
"There is no additional information that we can share on this occasion, because it is still in its early stages. Apart from the signing of the MoU itself and now it is still in the FS preparation stage," he added.
Previously, the Deputy Group CEO of Strategic Development and Assets Sinar Mas Land Herry Hendarta assessed that the presence of the Jakarta MRT route to South Tangerang would increase the use of public transportation to Serpong.
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Herry predicts that around 25 percent of the target of 100,000 MRT users per day can come from BSD City and its surroundings.
"With the increasing population and economic activity in Serpong and its surroundings, the presence of MRT in this area will be a game changer in improving people's accessibility and quality of life," said Herry, Friday, July 25.
To note, the need for funds to extend the MRT route reached 1.25 billion US dollars.
Not to mention, the Jakarta Tangsel MRT project will also require operational costs of up to 11.7 million US dollars per year.
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