Jabodebek LRT Commences Operations; KAI Offers Discounted Fares Until the End of September 2023

The Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Bekasi (Jabodebek) Light Rail Transit (LRT) was inaugurated by President Joko Widodo on Monday, August 28, 2023.

Coinciding with the inaugural operation and Indonesia's 78th Independence Day, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) offered a 78% discount, resulting in a flat fare of Rp5,000 for all distances. This promotion applied to the entire Jabodebek LRT line from the first day of operation until the end of September 2023.

Meanwhile, the normal Jabodebek LRT fare has been set by the Indonesian Minister of Transportation Decree No. KM 67 of 2023 concerning the Fare for Integrated Light Rail Transportation in the Jabodebek Area to Fulfill Public Service Obligations.

Based on this regulation, the basic Jabodebek LRT fare is set at Rp5,000 for the first kilometer and Rp700 for each subsequent kilometer. KAI President Director Didiek Hartantyo stated that the fare discount aims to encourage people to switch from private vehicles to public transportation at a more affordable cost.

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"The presence of the Jabodebek LRT is expected to be one of the solutions to traffic congestion in Jakarta and its surrounding areas. There will be 434 Jabodebek LRT trips ready to serve passengers every day," said Didiek Hartantyo in his official statement on Monday (28/8/2023).

He also explained that a total of 31 trainsets will be prepared; 27 trainsets for operational purposes and 4 trainsets for reserve.

One Jabodebek LRT trainset consists of 6 carriages, and each trainset can accommodate up to 1,308 passengers.

The Jabodebek LRT will serve the public at 18 stations connecting the Jabodebek area. These stations are Dukuh Atas, Setiabudi, Rasuna Said, Kuningan, Pancoran, Cikoko, Ciliwung, Cawang, TMII, Kampung Rambutan, Ciracas, Harjamukti, Halim, Jatibening Baru, Cikunir I, Cikunir II, Bekasi Barat, and Jati Mulya.

“Through harmonious cooperation, KAI, together with the Government and other stakeholders, is committed to providing the best service to the Indonesian people,” concluded Didiek.

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