Comparison Of KRL And LRT Tariffs, Which Is The Cheapest?

Illustration of LRT (ANTARA)

YOGYAKARTA Comparison of KRL and LRT rates is one of the considerations for the public to choose their mode of public transportation. In addition to considering tariffs, passengers can also consider other factors such as comfort and affordability.

As is known, KRL or Electric Rail Trains are modes of public transportation based on electric trains operated by PT Kereta Commuter Indonesia. Meanwhile, the LRT or Light Rail Transit is a mode of public transportation in the form of a train.

Basically, KRL and LRT are both public transportation capable of transporting or moving passengers from one point to another. Both vehicles are in the form of trains. Although there are many similarities, the rates set on KRL and LRT are different.

In terms of price, the cheapest Commuter KRL rate is IDR 3,000 and the most expensive is IDR 13.000 with a total number of stations of 105 with a range of 543.4 km.

Please note, the Jabodetabek KRL applies a progressive tariff based on the kilometer traveled by passengers. In the first 25 km passengers have to pay Rp. 3,000. After reaching the 25 km limit, passengers will be subject to an additional tariff of Rp. 1,000 per 10 km.

For example, KRL passengers travel from one station to another with a distance of less than 25 km. Then passengers only pay Rp. 3,000. However, if the distance traveled is 40 km, the tariff charged will be adjusted to the distance.

Meanwhile, the ticket price for the Jabodebek LRT is determined through the Decree of the Minister of Transportation Number 67 of 2023 concerning the Transportation Tariff of People on the Jabodebek Integrated Light Train (LRT) to Implement Public Service Obligations.

The Jabodebek LRT ticket is set at IDR 5,000 for the first 1 kilometer (km). Passengers will be charged a tariff of IDR 700 per km. Thus, the maximum tariff charged by the Jabodebek LRT is IDR 24,000 to IDR 25,000.

LRT has 18 stations serving the Jakarta Integrated Highway, Bogor, Depok, Bekasi. The 18 stations are as follows.

In addition to tariffs, the public can consider other things related to KRL and LRT. Some considerations that can be used are as follows, quoted from the Indonesia Good website.

The KRL passenger capacity is 2000 people, while the LRT passenger capacity is 600 passengers. In terms of train size, KRL is bigger than LRT.

The number of carriages is 2 to 4 carriages. Meanwhile, LRT has more cars, namely 8-12 carriages.

KRL crossings are flyovers and above land crossings. Meanwhile, at the LRT the flyover.

The speed that KRL can afford is 90 km/hour, while the speed that MRT can take is 110 km/hour.

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