Jakarta - During the Lebaran transportation period, the South Sumatra LRT served 213,150 passengers or an average daily of 15,225 passengers.
The increase in the number of LRT passengers has a significant impact on the economy in the South Sumatra Province, especially in the city of Palembang.
In particular, during the period from March 22-25, 2026, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) Regional Division III Palembang together with the South Sumatra Light Rail Management Office (BPKARSS) even increased the number of LRT trips from 94 trips to 102 trips per day. This is to provide safe, comfortable, and reliable public transportation services for the community.
This was conveyed by the Public Relations Manager of Divre III Palembang, Aida Suryanti, in a press statement received by the VOI editorial staff, Saturday, March 28. Aida conveyed the increase in the number of effective trips in accommodating the surge in passengers, especially during the return flow and long holidays.
In addition, the increasing number of passengers is also influenced by the resumption of workers since March 25, 2026, as well as the ongoing school holidays which encourage community mobility for various purposes, such as visiting relatives, traveling, or activities in the city center.
Aida also said that the increase in LRT passengers had a significant impact on the economic activities of residents, especially in the center of Palembang City. For example, near the Ampera Station which is close to the economic center and people's activities, such as Pasal 16 Ilir, Benteng Kuto Besak, and the Grand Mosque of Palembang.
In conjunction with this, LRT Sumsel also supports local economic growth by encouraging people to take advantage of the presence of retail MSMEs in the station area.
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