Transjakarta Buses to Continue Operating Until Late at Night During Pope Francis' Mass at GBK Stadium
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1 September 2024 11:55 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Transjakarta buses will continue to operate during the grand mass event led by Pope Francis at Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Stadium, Central Jakarta, September 5, 2024.
Director of Operations and Safety of PT Transjakarta, Daud Joseph, said the number of routes operating will be adjusted to the needs of the community.
“People don't need to worry, we make sure the routes are increased in number. For congregations who will attend mass, they can take the Transjakarta buses from any point where it will end up at GBK, also through indirect transit,” Joseph said in a written statement, August 30, 2024.
Joseph said Transjakarta will alert all officers and ensure that services are available until late at night so that customer mobility needs are met. He said operational services would be applied tentatively depending on the number of passengers.
“If there is a need and customers still accumulate until 22:00 WIB, then we can increase service hours until 00:00 WIB as needed. Because that is Transjakarta's responsibility,” he said.
President Joko Widodo will welcome the visit of Catholic leader, Pope Francis, at the Jakarta Presidential Palace on September 4, 2024. The Head of State Protocol, Andy Rachmianto, said that the Vatican head of state will arrive in Indonesia the day before the meeting with Jokowi.
Andy said the government will prepare an official state ceremony to welcome the Pope before being received by Jokowi at the Merdeka Palace. In addition, there will be other activities at the State Palace involving the Pope and Jokowi on the same day.
Andi explained that Pope Francis' visit to Indonesia is not only state, but also has a religious agenda. Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas will accompany Jokowi when he receives Pope Francis in Indonesia.
Pope Francis' visit will take place from September 3 to 6, 2024. On September 5, the Pope is scheduled to lead a grand mass at the GBK Complex. In addition, the Pope will also attend an event at the Cathedral Church that will be organized in collaboration with the Istiqlal Mosque, as a symbol of interfaith harmony in Indonesia.
Daniel A. Fajri contributed to the writing of this article.
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