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KAI offers 17% ticket discount and Rp8 fare for LRT/KRL to celebrate Independence Day

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) is offering a special promotion for Indonesia's 81st Independence Day on August 17, 2026.
  • The promotion includes a 17% discount on commercial economy train tickets and a special Rp8 fare for LRT Jabodebek and Commuter Line trips on August 17.
  • KAI aims to encourage public transport use and allow more people to celebrate Independence Day by making travel more affordable.

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) is rolling out a special promotion to celebrate Indonesia's 81st Independence Day on August 17, 2026. Under the theme “United Sovereign, Prosperous People, Advanced Indonesia,” the national railway company is offering significant discounts on its services. The initiative aims to make travel more accessible and encourage citizens to utilize public transportation during the national celebration.

On Independence Day, KAI wants more people to enjoy traveling by train and celebrate togetherness as a nation.

— Bobby RasyidinPresident Director of KAI, explaining the purpose of the Independence Day promotion.

Key to the promotion is a 17% discount on commercial economy train tickets. Additionally, passengers can experience an exceptionally low fare of just Rp8 for journeys on the LRT Jabodebek and Commuter Line services, specifically on August 17, 2026. This special pricing is designed to allow a broader segment of the population to participate in the Independence Day festivities through travel.

KAI's President Director, Bobby Rasyidin, emphasized the company's desire to connect people with their loved ones and destinations during this important national occasion. "On Independence Day, KAI wants more people to enjoy traveling by train and celebrate togetherness as a nation," he stated. This sentiment was echoed by Anne Purba, Vice President of Corporate Communication at KAI, who highlighted the promo's role in enabling more people to use public transport during the holiday and to celebrate August 17th through train journeys.

KAI wants to bring this spirit into the customer's journey through more affordable fares and public transport services that connect people with their various activities.

— Anne PurbaVice President Corporate Communication at KAI, elaborating on the promotion's goals.

The promotional tickets for the 17% discount on economy trains can be purchased from August 14 to August 17, 2026, exclusively for travel on August 17. KAI is making these tickets available through its official channels, including the Access by KAI app. The company hopes this initiative will foster a sense of national unity and allow more Indonesians to create meaningful travel memories.

In every journey, there are families to meet, destinations to reach, and moments to celebrate.

— Bobby RasyidinPresident Director of KAI, reflecting on the significance of travel.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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