Smooth ride: People riding on the MRT during a trial run in Jakarta. Commuting in the gridlocked Indonesian capital will soon be a thing of the past when the first subway line opens later this month. — AP
JAKARTA: Commuting in Indonesia’s gridlocked capital will for some involve less frustration, sweat and fumes when its first subway line opens later this month.
The line is the latest of infrastructure improvements nationwide that officials hope will help the giant but laggard nation catch up with its neighbours.
