The Government is Preparing Rp200 Billion for Transportation Discounts Ahead of Ramadan and Lebaran 2026
JAKARTA - Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto revealed that the government has allocated funds of around Rp. 200 billion for the transportation discount program which will take place from February to March 2026.
This discount policy is prepared in the context of the 2026 Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr period, when the level of community mobility usually increases significantly.
"If the budget is relatively, for transportation discounts of around Rp. 200 billion," he told the media, Tuesday, February 3.
He explained, the government will provide a discount of up to 16 percent on domestic economy class air tickets.
Airlangga added that the incentive was given through the Value Added Tax (VAT) scheme borne by the government for domestic flights.
"We give discounts on flights of up to around 16 percent, including VAT borne by the government, VAT for tickets, but this is only economy class and only domestic flights," he said.
On the other hand, airport managers also contributed by providing cost relief, namely Angkasa Pura will reduce the airport tax rate by 50 percent.
In addition, Airlangga added that the price of jet fuel would also be discounted to reduce the operational burden of airlines.
Airlangga said that not only the aviation sector, similar incentives were also given for other modes of transportation, namely the government prepared a discount rate of up to 30 percent for sea and train transportation services.
Meanwhile, for private vehicle users, the government provides stimulus in the form of a 20 percent reduction in toll rates.
Airlangga emphasized that these policies are expected to encourage increased community mobility and strengthen economic activity, especially in the first quarter of 2026.
"Well, the target is to move the economy higher because the first quarter is important. Yesterday, the first quarter last year was relatively lower, in the near future," he concluded.