Evaluation of the Operational Effectiveness and Services of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Maminasata Metropolitan Area (MMA), South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Muhammad Isran Ramli; Muhammad Ikhsan Sabil; Hajriyanti Yatmar; Muhammad Zaly Shah Bin Muhammad Hussein

doi:10.48084/etasr.16832

Authors

Muhammad Isran Ramli Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Hasanuddin, Indonesia
Muhammad Ikhsan Sabil Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Hasanuddin, Indonesia
Hajriyanti Yatmar Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Hasanuddin, Indonesia
Muhammad Zaly Shah Bin Muhammad Hussein Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Volume: 16 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 36901-36912 | June 2026 | https://doi.org/10.48084/etasr.16832

Received: 10 December 2025 | Revised: 4 February 2026 and 9 March 2026 | Accepted: 19 March 2026 | Online: 6 June 2026

Corresponding author: Muhammad Isran Ramli

Abstract

Rapid urbanization has increased the demand for efficient transportation systems in Indonesian cities, including the Mamminasata Metropolitan Area (MMA). To address persistent congestion, the government implemented the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system under the Buy The Service (BTS) scheme. This study investigates the characteristics of Corridors I and II users, analyzes mode choice behavior using a conditional logit model, and conducts sensitivity testing. A quantitative survey of 250 respondents revealed that reductions in travel time and cost significantly increased BRT usage likelihood, with an estimated modal shift of 14.19% from private cars to BRT. The mode preference rates reached 63.38% (Corridor I) and 88.96% (Corridor II). These findings underscore the role of the BRT system in fostering sustainable urban mobility.

Keywords:

effectiveness, bus rapid transit, public transportation, Mamminasata

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