KRL Commuterline fares are about to go from ultra-cheap to just super-cheap.
The government’s current public service obligation (PSO) subsidy on KRL Commuterline fares is due to expire on November 18. PT KRL Commuterline Jabodetabek (KCJ) Communications Manager Eva Chairunisa said the new subsidy would cover less of the fares than the current one.
For example, the government currently subsidises Rp 3,000 for the first 25 km travelled, which has a base fare of Rp 5,000. After November 18, the subsidy will be decreased to Rp 2,000.
“It means that for the first 25 km, passengers no longer pay Rp 2,000, but will have to pay Rp 3,000,” she said, as quoted by Merdeka today.
Under the new subsidy, passengers would have to pay Rp 1,500 for every subsequent 10 km travelled, up from the current Rp 1,000 for the same distance.
