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View all search resultsSince the Jakarta administration started easing the large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) to curb the COVID-19 outbreak, large numbers of residents in Jakarta and surrounding areas have begun flocking to the commuter train service again, creating long queues and packing train stations.
More commuters should consider cycling or walking when Britain's coronavirus lockdown is eased to take the pressure off public transport capacity that is likely to drop by 90 percent under social distancing requirements, Transport Minister Grant Shapps said on Saturday.
Photos on social media showed packed train cars on Monday morning, despite Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan's plea for corporations to close down their offices for the next 14 days in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Since the government confirmed four cases of COVID-19 infection in the country, there has been growing awareness of a healthy lifestyle and basic protection to curb the spread of the respiratory disease.
The Jakarta administration, in partnership with state-owned railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI), is developing pick-up and drop-off spaces for app-based ojek (motorcycle taxis) at four railway stations in Central Jakarta as part of its efforts to ease traffic congestion.
From gadgets, to reading materials and packed lunch, daily commuters toss everything into their bags, lift them up and then carry them. Lugging all that for hours can have a painful effect on back muscles and the spine, especially in the long run.
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