The KRL And Long Distance Train Rate Will Increase Next Year, How Much Is It?

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JAKARTA - The Ministry of Transportation through the Directorate General of Railways gives a signal that there will be an increase in commuter line or KRL train rates and long-distance trains next year. Acting Director General of Railways of the Ministry of Transportation Risal Wasal said that the Ministry of Transportation is ready to adjust the KRL rate. He said, tariff adjustments have been reviewed and the relevant ministerial regulations have also been signed. "God willing, there will be adjustments, we have prepared a ministerial regulation regarding the possibility of increasing tariff adjustments to the KRL," he told reporters, written on Tuesday, December 13. Furthermore, Risal said that he was just waiting for the right time to decide on the new tariff to take effect. One option is that the tariff increase can be done in early 2023. "It's just a matter of time when the tariff is adjusted. If the KRL tariff is adjusted, the public service obligation or PSO (subsidy) can be reduced. God willing, in early 2023," he said. Risal explained a number of new considerations for the increase carried out in 2023, one of which was due to the small number of passengers. "There is still little preparation. At the time of the pandemic, users are still few. The point is that we want the public to return to public transportation, don't use private transportation," he said.

Not only KRL, said Risal, tariff adjustments will also be made on other train transportation. For example, long-distance trains or long-distance trains. The Ministry of Transportation will regulate the basic tariff for public transport calculations. Furthermore, Risal said commercial train rates outside the subsidy will be submitted to the market mechanism. "God willing, the package (distance train tariff). It's not expensive. There is an improvement in services that must also be prepared. It's a pity for the operator too," he said.