IO, Jakarta – Public transportation in the capital imparts a favourable impression to urban dwellers, particularly the Commuter Line Electric Railroad (KRL). This public transportation has become the prominent choice of megapolitan citizens in supporting their daily activities, as faster trips and cheaper fares are offered. The most crowded routes are Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi.
When other public transportation mode facing passengers’ decline over constantly increasing fuel costs and trip fares, Commuter Line presents more comfortable atmosphere at a fairly affordable price. Also, Commuter Line is able to carry hundred thousand of passengers a day. This condition is further supported by more organized facilities, as well as clean and sterile areas. Hence, this transportation mode is the best choice in facilitating urban hustles mobility.
Now, almost in every station is free from traders and stalls, allowing passengers to feel spacious and more comfortable. Also, passenger underpass for switching platforms has been built at each station. More officers are deployed on guards and ready to assist passengers either at the station or inside the carriages. For those reasons, now it’s time to switch to the cheap and convenient public transportation. (Yoga Agusta)