Today, IDR 8 Fares Apply on LRT Jabodebek and Most Commuter Line Services, 27,620 KAI Discount Tickets Sold
Today, August 17, 2026, the KAI Group is offering an IDR 8 fare for journeys on LRT Jabodebek and most Commuter Line services in celebration of the 81st Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia. The special fare can be used by the public to support various Independence Day activities, from attending celebrations and traveling for leisure to visiting family.
KAI President Director Bobby Rasyidin said the program is part of the company's efforts to provide travel options that are relevant to the Independence Day momentum.
“August 17 is celebrated together by people in many places. We want public transportation to be part of the celebration by providing more affordable travel options,” said Bobby.
The IDR 8 fare applies to LRT Jabodebek and most Commuter Line services in accordance with the provisions of each service. The Soekarno-Hatta Airport Commuter Line is not included in the IDR 8 fare program.
Beyond urban travel, the Independence Day spirit is also reflected in Long-Distance Train services. KAI is offering a 17% discount on commercial economy-class Long-Distance Trains specifically for departures on August 17, 2026.
As of August 17, 2026, at 09:00 WIB, a total of 27,620 discounted tickets had been sold. Based on data from KAI's Ticketing Center, the bookings consisted of 7,701 tickets purchased on August 14, 6,650 tickets on August 15, 10,353 tickets on August 16, and 2,916 tickets on August 17, 2026, as of 09:00 WIB.
KAI Vice President of Corporate Communication Anne Purba said the high utilization of the program demonstrates that people have diverse travel needs during the Independence Day momentum.
“Customers can choose services according to their travel needs. For urban mobility, the IDR 8 fare is available on LRT Jabodebek and most Commuter Line services, while for intercity travel, customers can take advantage of the 17% discount on commercial economy-class Long-Distance Trains, subject to availability,” said Anne.
Under the 17% discount program, Kaligung recorded the highest booking volume with 2,193 tickets, followed by Joglosemarkerto with 1,812 tickets, Kamandaka with 1,555 tickets, Kertajaya with 1,480 tickets, and Ambarawa Ekspres with 1,444 tickets.
In terms of departure stations, Pasar Senen recorded the highest volume with 2,882 tickets, followed by Semarang Tawang with 1,837 tickets, Bekasi with 1,331 tickets, Semarang Poncol with 1,324 tickets, and Tegal with 1,019 tickets.
KAI urges the public to pay attention to the applicable fare conditions, travel schedules, and services being used before departure. Information on Long-Distance Train journeys can be accessed through Access by KAI, the KAI Contact Center at 121, and KAI's official channels.
“Happy 81st Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia. May today's journeys become part of the spirit of a Sovereign, Just, and Prosperous Indonesia,” Bobby concluded.
VP Corporate Communication KAI