Transport Ministry Rolls Out Rp883 Billion Ticket Subsidy, 30 Percent Train Discount

The Transport Ministry announced on 10 November a transport stimulus for the Christmas and New Year holiday season, with ticket subsidies of up to Rp883 billion spread across transport modes.

Within the program, the Directorate General of Railways is targeting a 30 percent ticket discount for 1,043,896 economy-class train passengers. Bookings opened on 7 November for departures between 22 December 2026 and 4 January 2027. The free motorcycle transport program, known as motis, is scheduled for 24–30 December and again on 2–5 January.

The directorate also restated its commitment to running routine ramp checks ahead of the holiday season. In its operational calendar, the December–January window is projected to be the most crowded period, both for train operations and for the review of safety inspection documents.