Transitional PSBB, MRT Jakarta Operates Normally But With Limited Capacity

The MRT Jakarta maintenance team cleans the exterior (Photo: Twitter mrtjakarta)

JAKARTA - Moda Raya Terpadu (MRT) Jakarta started operating normally today. This operation is in line with the stipulation of a transitional PSBB period in Jakarta since June 5, until an undetermined time.

Previously, when the PSBB came into effect in Jabodetabek, PT MRT Jakarta limited the use of MRT by deactivating several stations, extending the waiting time (headway) to 30 minutes, operating from 06.00 to 18.00 WIB, and reducing passenger capacity by 50 percent.

"Currently, MRT Jakarta is back to normal operation by opening all 13 stations," said PT MRT Jakarta President Director William Sabandar in a statement received by VOI, Friday, June 5.

Now, the passenger capacity in one train carriage is still limited to 50 percent, with the number of 62-67 passengers per train (wagon) or 390 people per series of trains.

Then, operating hours will be enforced normally from 05.00 WIB to 21.00 WIB with a headway every 10 minutes on weekdays. Also, the operation starts at 06.00 WIB until 20.00 WIB with a headway every 20 minutes on weekends.

William asked MRT passengers to stick to the COVID-19 prevention protocol. "The MRT requires the use of masks for passengers, and always educates passengers to always keep their distance and wash their hands diligently," he said.

Furthermore, William also asked passengers not to chat in the carriage, including making conversations via telephone lines. As is well known, COVID-19 can generally be transmitted through droplets that are produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.

There is a #JAKARTABANGKIT campaign to encourage the implementation of a culture of clean, safe, comfortable, green, collaboration, innovation, and good governance. This concept is a new health protocol that the MRT will implement.

"'Clean means about hygiene. In public transportation, for example, a train that is cleaned three times a day then prepares hand sanitizer at each station. Meanwhile,' safe 'means preparing body temperature tests and continuous education at stations and trains," William said.

Comfort is the most important thing because it ensures social distancing. Service users must feel that they will not be exposed to the COVID-19 virus when using the Jakarta MRT.

Meanwhile, 'Green', how the MRT will return the enthusiasm to use public transportation again. Even though they are aware that public transportation is being avoided by the residents.