Jakarta hotels to be connected by underground tunnel linked to MRT

Jakarta's governor, Pramono Anung, revealed ambitious plans to create an integrated underground pedestrian network connecting several prominent hotels around the Bundaran HI roundabout. The project will link the Grand Hyatt, Pullman, Mandarin Oriental, and Hotel Indonesia Kempinski, offering a seamless connection to the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system.

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Including this place, surely you wouldn't have imagined that the Grand Hyatt, Pullman, Mandarin, Kempinski are now connected underground. It will then enter the MRT.

"Including this place, surely you wouldn't have imagined that the Grand Hyatt, Pullman, Mandarin, Kempinski are now connected underground. It will then enter the MRT," Pramono stated during the 499th DKI Jakarta Anniversary celebration. He emphasized that this underground connectivity will eliminate the need for pedestrians to cross busy streets at surface level.

Beyond pedestrian convenience, the underground space is slated to host numerous micro, small, and medium enterprises (UMKM), mirroring successful models in other major global cities. This initiative is part of a larger strategy to manage Jakarta's persistent traffic congestion, which is exacerbated by the daily influx of approximately four million commuters from surrounding buffer zones.

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In here, there will also be many UMKM, like in big cities around the world.

To further combat congestion and reduce reliance on private vehicles, the provincial government is promoting the Transjabodetabek service, connecting Jakarta with satellite cities. Additionally, a special Rp1 public transportation fare for Jakarta ID cardholders during the anniversary celebration was extended to all Indonesian citizens due to overwhelming demand from non-residents, highlighting the city's efforts to improve mobility and accessibility for all.

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The problem is when there are activities like this, we only offer free rides to Jakarta residents. Turns out residents from Bekasi, Bogor, Tangerang, Cianjur, Depok, they also asked for free rides. That's why today, all those with Indonesian Republic ID cards are free.