France to Finance Bandung LRT, Aims to Minimize State Budget Reliance

Published: Mar 26, 2026 15:54

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[SMM Aluminum Express News] Dudy Purwagandhi said France is ready to finance the Bandung LRT project, with planning currently being prepared before construction begins. The project aims to minimize reliance on the state budget (APBN), prioritizing foreign and domestic investors. Proposed routes will be offered while France develops the project blueprint. Philippe Tabarot added France will also support broader cooperation with Indonesia across land, sea, and air transport, including technology transfer, port development, maritime safety, and aviation.

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