Jakarta officials urge public transport use amid pollution and infrastructure updates

Jakarta public transport LRT Jakarta air pollution El Nino Indonesian middle class

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has urged residents to utilize public transportation to combat deteriorating air quality. This recommendation comes as the El Nino phenomenon and extreme dry weather are expected to persist in the capital through September.

In related infrastructure developments, the Jakarta LRT Velodrome-Manggarai route is nearing completion, with construction currently at 98 percent. The 6.4-kilometer route, which includes five stations, is targeted for completion by August 20, 2026, and is expected to carry up to 80,000 passengers daily once operational.

Separately, economic data highlights challenges for Indonesia's middle class. According to LPEM FEB UI, the middle-class population fell from 60 million (23% of the population) in 2018 to 52 million (18.8%) in 2023, indicating a significant decline in this economic segment over the last five years.

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Didik J Rachbini · Jakarta · Jakarta LRT · LPEM FEB UI · Pramono Anung

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The new LRT route is projected to transport up to 80,000 passengers per day. katadata.co.id
[○ 1 SOURCE] Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung urged citizens to use public transportation to mitigate air pollution. daerah.sindonews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Velodrome-Manggarai LRT route is targeted to be completed by August 20, 2026. katadata.co.id
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Jakarta LRT Velodrome-Manggarai route construction has reached 98 percent completion. katadata.co.id
[○ 1 SOURCE] Indonesia's middle class decreased from approximately 60 million people (23% of the population) in 2018 to 52 million (18.8%) in 2023. ekbis.sindonews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Dry weather and extreme drought caused by El Nino are expected to persist in Jakarta until September. daerah.sindonews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Indonesian middle class has experienced a significant decline in numbers over the last five years. ekbis.sindonews.com

Sources

Antisipasi Polusi Udara dan El Nino, Pramono Ajak Warga Jakarta Naik Transportasi Umum [daerah.sindonews.com]

7 days ago

Refleksi HUT ke-81 RI: Kelas Menengah Jungkir Balik Pikul Beban Berat [ekbis.sindonews.com]

7 days ago

[Foto] Wajah LRT Rute Velodrome-Manggarai yang Hampir Rampung - Foto Katadata. co. id [katadata.co.id]

7 days ago