Inaugurating Sales Of Fast Train Tickets From Various Applications, KCIC Presents Promo Of IDR 150,000

Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi. (Photo: Mery Handayani/VOI)

JAKARTA - PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) presents a ticket promo for the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train for IDR 150,000 for the premium economy class.

The promo was launched in conjunction with the inauguration of ticket sales in the official application, namely the Fast TrainASH and in collaboration with the Access by KAI and Livin' by Mandiri applications.

The promo ticket is for departure from November 18 to 30, 2023. This promo is given as an effort to support government programs to reduce congestion and pollution as a result of the high use of private vehicles on the highway.

KCIC President Director Dwiyana Slamet Riyadi said the promo was also given in the context of the 8th KCIC Anniversary which falls on October 16, 2023 and encourages the use of mobile applications for ticket bookings, especially the Fast TrainASH.

"It is hoped that through the various ticket promos, the Fast Train ticket presented can attract people to switch from highway to rail-based public transportation, especially high-speed trains," he said at the inauguration of ticket sales, at Halim Station, Jakarta, Tuesday, October 17.

Dwiyana said that people who want to get tickets for the Rail Train for Rp. 150,000 can immediately download and book tickets through the official application, namely the Fast Trainas and Access By KAI, Livin' by Mandiri, and following in the near future on the BRImo and BNI Mobile Banking applications.

"Starting today, fast train ticket payments can be made on various payment channels and Bank Mandiri Virtual Accounts, BRI, and BNI," he explained.

The Fast Trainlub can be downloaded through the Google Play Store and App Store. With thectionssh application, it will be easier for passengers to view schedules, make bookings, and board via the QR Code of tickets that will appear in the App after placing an order.

Dwiyana said the presence of the Rights application aims to answer the demands of today's people who want to be fast. The hope is that through a good synergy between KCIC, KAI, banks, and all other stakeholders, it will be easier for prospective passengers to get a train ticket.

In addition, in the context of his 8th birthday, KCIC also provides rewards for passengers who previously purchased travel tickets from 18 to 23 October 2023.

KCIC will provide free tickets according to the number of tickets purchased previously by showing tickets that have been purchased with ID Cards at the Station counter.

"The ticket reward can be exchanged for high-speed train trips until November 30, 2023," he said.

Dwiyana explained, Fast Train bettersh is a commercial train service so that in the future tariff determination will use strategy dynamic pricing and follow the company's demand pattern and strategy by using precise calculations and studies.

In the future, he said, KCIC will also continue to present various ticket promos for the community, the elderly, students and cooperate with agencies, TNI, Polri, and others. Bundling with travel packages, tour packages, and various other interesting events.

Various interesting promos and the KCIC application launched in order to enliven the operation of the first paid Fast Train. Immediately download the Fast Trainlub application or other applications that have collaborated to get a Fast Train ticket for IDR 150,000," said Dwiyana.

At the age of 8, KCIC has succeeded in realizing the first high-speed train trips in Indonesia and in Southeast Asia.

At this important moment, various KCIC innovations and promos were presented to provide experience and convenience for Fast Train passengers.

"KCIC would like to thank you for the various support from all stakeholders and beliefs from the community that made KCIC able to continue to advance to complete this national strategic project. Since being tested and free of charge, we have begun to see that fast trains are starting to become the pride of the Indonesian people," concluded Dwiyana.