Integrate Transportation System, Adhi Karya Cooperate with PPD Provide Shuttle Bus in LRT City Area

INDUSTRY.co.id - Bekasi - PT AdhiKarya (Persero) Tbk or ADHI, through the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) & Hotel Department, offers one solution to urban problems in Jakarta and surrounding areas by presenting LRT City. LRT City is a residential and commercial area that is integrated and connected directly with Jabodebek light rail transit (JRRT) mass transit system.

In integrating this system, utilizing the synergy of SOEs, where PT AdhiKarya (Persero) Tbk, took the Perum Transportation Passenger Djakarta (Perum PPD).

For the initial phase of the cooperation, the Jabodetabek Transportation Management Agency (BPTJ) will conduct trials starting on December 12, 2017 located in the courtyard of LRT City East Bekasi - Eastern Green. The event was inaugurated by the head of BPTJ Bambang Prihartono in the presence of President Director of Perum PPD Pande PutuYasa, General Manager of Transjabodetabek Waryantini, President Director of Operations II PT AdhiKarya (Persero) Tbk. Budi Saddewa Soedirodan General Manager of TOD & Hotel Department, PT AdhiKarya (Persero) Tbk. AmroziHamidi.

Previously, in March 2017 has been signed the cooperation between AdhiKarya with Perum PPD. The cooperation between the two SOEs is a concrete step of the SOE Program Present for the State which includes two things: the cooperation of land development owned by Perum PPD and the procurement of shuttle bus that will connect every area developed by ADHI with other public facilities.

Budi Saddewa Soediro, Director of Operations II AdhiKarya said, in an effort to provide facilities for residents of LRT City area, ADHI will integrate the transportation system of LRT City area with some other public facilities. Therefore, it is working with the PPD for the procurement of shuttle bus so that people living in LRT City area have a choice of transportation mode to connect LRT City area with other business areas.

"It is expected that with the mix of modes between LRT and buses in this area will provide convenience and convenience for mass transportation users. In the next few years, the LRT City area will be an alternative for urban residents seeking shelter with easy access to transportation, "he said.

Head of BPTJ Bambang Prihartono, hopes that transportation of this model is expected to move from the use of private vehicles to switch to public transportation and the target model share 60% of public transport by 2029 can be achieved. "For the period of socialization, Perum PPD in cooperation with BPTJ, Jasa Marga, Government and Dishub Bekasi City," he said.

Meanwhile, Pande Putu Yasa as President Director of Perum PPD affirmed that the purpose of operation of this service is one of the role of Perum PPD in supporting government program to break down traffic jam in Jakarta in particular, and hope the operation of this service can improve the quality of public transport service as well as alternative or solution so that people can make the culture ride public transportation as a lifestyle.

LRT City carries the concept of Transit Oriented Development with a compact urban development approach, adopt mixed-use, and equipped with pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure networks. Besides LRT, LRT City also offers other public transportation alternatives that can be a vehicle reduction solution private entry to Jakarta.

Premium Transjabodetabek Buses serve destinations / routes from LRT City BekasiTimur - Eastern Green to Grand Paragon Jl. Gajah Mada, Central Jakarta.

For this route Perum PPD prepares fleet with premium facilities such as front facing seats, full air conditioning, free WiFi, seat belt, your robe and electrical plugs. In addition, LRT City East Bekasi - Eastern Green complements the premium facility with Park and ride with park rate for passengers Rp 10.000 / day if showing TransJabodetabek Premium ticket.

For schedules of this route start from LRT City BekasiTimur - Eastern Green at 05.30 WIB, 05.45 WIB, 06.00 WIB and Schedule of Grand Paragon starts at 15.30 WIB, 16.00 WIB, 16.30 WIB. Bus Transjabodetabek Premium will go directly toll and out in front of Polda Metro Jaya and vice versa. The rate of this Transjabodetabek Premium Bus is Rp. 25,000 per passenger.