Merak-Bakauheni Executive Ferry Terminal Crossing Fee Increase Effective February 1, 2024

PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) will increase ferry transportation fares at the Merak-Bakauheni Executive Pier starting Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 00.00 WIB.

This fare increase is based on the Indonesian Minister of Transportation's Letter No. PR.302/4/16 PHB 2023 dated November 15, 2023, concerning the Approval of Adjustments to Port Service Fees at the Merak and Bakauheni Cross-Straits Ports of PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero).

ASDP Corporate Secretary Shelvy Arifin stated that this fare adjustment is intended to improve cross-strait transportation services, safety, and maritime security.

“ASDP continues to improve the quality of service for users; this fare increase is also intended to support minimum service standards so that the public can cross safely and comfortably,” Shelvy said in an official statement on Monday, January 29, 2024.

According to ASDP, the average fare increase for vehicles is 4.74%. This adjustment considers several factors, including fuel costs, ship and facility maintenance costs, and other increased operational costs.

The following are the new tariffs for the Merak-Bakauheni Executive Pier Cross-Straits Port services, categorized by vehicle type:

* Category I: Rp85,000
* Category II: Rp129,677
* Category III: Rp187,853
* Category IV P: Rp749,128
* Category IV B: Rp491,800
* Category V P: Rp1,225,928
* Category V B: Rp904,923
* Category VI P: Rp2,015,985
* Category VI B: Rp1,366,620
* Category VII: Rp1,975,580
* Category VIII: Rp2,619,845
* Category IX: Rp3,998,920

In addition, the fare increase also applies to passengers, with an average increase of 8.72%. Starting February 1, 2024, adult passengers will be charged Rp84,800 per person, and infants Rp4,000 per person.