New to Working in Jakarta? Here's a Guide to Riding the MRT So You Won't Get Confused Alone

Kapanlagi.com - Congrats to you who successfully earned your degree and finally achieved your dream job in Jakarta. This city indeed offers many opportunities for a bright future career. It's no wonder that many fresh graduates choose to look for their first job in Jakarta.

However, for those who have migrated, it certainly requires an adaptation process to the fast-paced rhythm of the city and daily activities. One of these is related to daily mobility. Fortunately, Jakarta has many easy and economical public service options, such as the MRT. To avoid getting confused alone, check out some MRT riding guidelines that you need to know below!

Check Travel Routes to Know the Nearest Station from Your Location

The first thing to do is to check the travel route you will take. From here, you can find out where the nearest station is from your boarding house and also the nearest station from your workplace, so you won't be confused about where to get on or off.

The fare for riding the MRT starts from Rp4,000, depending on how far the destination station is. The system is to add Rp1,000 at each station that has been passed. To check which stations have been passed and their fares, you can visit the site directly at jakartamrt.co.id.

Learn the MRT Boarding Process from Entering the Station to Exiting Again

The first time riding the MRT may be confusing regarding what to do when arriving at the station, how to enter, and so on. Therefore, it is also important to enhance knowledge about the procedures for riding the MRT from entering the station for the first time until exiting again.

The MRT boarding process that can be followed from the first time arriving at the station is to tap in the ticket that you already have. After entering, you can wait for the train at the designated platform. Find out the locations of the entrance and exit, and always pay attention to the directional signs to avoid getting lost or confused.

Understand the Dos & Don’ts While on the MRT

Also understand the dos & don'ts while on the MRT to prevent energy-draining drama. For example, when boarding, it is best to give priority to passengers who are getting off first. Once it is less crowded, you can start to enter.

Also pay attention to your personal belongings. It is advisable to use a simple and practical bag, and avoid carrying too many belongings that can be cumbersome when the MRT is crowded. Don't forget that personal belongings are the responsibility of each individual, so always keep them secure!

Avoid Sitting in Priority Seats If You Do Not Belong to the Category

If you are young, healthy, and fit, avoid sitting in the priority seats available. These seats are reserved for categories of passengers such as pregnant women, mothers with toddlers, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. If it is indeed crowded, you can stand while holding onto the available handles.

Download the MyMRTJ App for Convenience

For those who want to buy MRT tickets in a simpler way, hurry up and download the MyMRTJ app! Through this app, you can purchase MRT tickets online more easily with various payment method options. One of them is with DANA!

Buy MRT tickets on MyMRTJ and choose DANA as a more practical payment method. If you happen to not have e-money or your balance is insufficient, there's no need to top up first. You can make payments with your DANA Balance or Bank Card Balance stored in the DANA application. Super easy, right?

How to use DANA in MyMRTJ:

1. Open the MyMRTJ application.

2. Select your departure & destination stations, number of tickets & travel type.

3. Tap Pay & choose DANA as your payment method.

4. After a successful payment, check your ticket on the ticket page.

5. Scan the QR Code on your ticket to enter or exit the MRT station.

If you can do it the easy way, why look for the complicated one? Hurry up and install the MyMRTJ application and don't forget to download and update your DANA app now!

(kpl/wri)