Merdeka KAI Promo, Economy Class Train Ticket Prices Are Only IDR 17,000

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JAKARTA - PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) provides discount tickets for the Merdeka KAI Promo in commemoration of the 77th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia.

In total there are 7,000 tickets provided at special prices. The cheapest is priced at IDR 17,000 for the economy class train.

This Merdeka KAI promo is an annual program that is often held by PT KAI management. This year, their promo KAI provides long-distance train tickets for all classes.

In detail, KAI sells executive class train tickets for only Rp. 170,000, business is only Rp. 77,000, and economy is only Rp. 17,000 for the specified trains.

KAI's VP of Public Relations Joni Martinus said that ticket bookings for the Merdeka Promo can be made from 7 August to 17 August 2022 for train departures from 8 to 11 August and 15 to 17 August 2022.

"This promo is only valid for purchases through the KAI Access application," he said in an official statement quoted on Friday, August 5.

There are routes that receive promos, including Jakarta-Surabaya pp, Jakarta-Malang pp, Purwokerto-Malang pp, Jakarta-Solo pp, Bandung-Surabaya pp, Bandung-Solo pp, Jakarta-Semarang pp, Jakarta-Jombang pp, and others.

The trains that received the promo were Argo Cheribon, Argo Parahyangan, Sribilah Utama, Brantas, Brawijaya, Fajar Utama Yogya, Gumarang, Joglosemarkerto, Kamandaka, Purwojaya, Sawunggalih Malam, Sembrani, Singasari, Taksaka Malam, Taksaka Morning, Turangga, Argo Bromo Orchid, and Gajayana.

Then, Kertanegara, Argo Dwipangga, Argo Lawu, Argo Wilis, Lodaya, Argo Muria, Argo Sindoro, Bangunkarta, Sribilah Utama, Logawa, Argo Cheribon, Argo Parahyangan, Brantas, Fajar Utama Solo, Fajar Utama Yogya, New Style South Night, Kutojaya North, Lodaya Malam, Sawunggalih Malam, Sawunggalih Morning, Sunset Main Solo, Singasari, Matarmaja, Kertajaya, Jayakarta, Pasundan, Logawa, Kertanegara, and Bangunkarta.

KAI's VP of Public Relations Joni Martinus said that according to the theme of Indonesia's 77th Anniversary of Recovering Faster, Rising Stronger, this promo was presented so that mobility and the community's economy could improve again while still implementing the health protocols that have been set.

“The advantages of taking the train are traffic-free, safe, comfortable, and healthy. This is because KAI always ensures that train journeys apply health protocols according to the rules set by the government during the COVID-19 pandemic and train trips have been effectively scheduled," said Joni.

Joni said, for further information regarding the Merdeka Promo, the public can contact the KAI Contact Center via telephone at 121, WhatsApp [phone], email [email protected], or KAI121 social media.