Greater Jakarta LRT to serve passengers from Monday (Aug 28)

Jakarta's new light rail transit (LRT) aims to make it easier for commuters to transport to and from the capital city or other regions. - PHOTO: AFP

JAKARTA: The Greater Jakarta Light Rail Transit (LRT) will start serving passengers on Monday, with 18 stations becoming operational.

Local news agency Antara reported that state railway company KAI’s vice-president of public relations Joni Martinus said on Saturday: “The Greater Jakarta LRT stations are placed in strategic locations ranging from residential areas to business districts.