Daop 6 Reports 218,000 Passengers Utilised School Holiday Fare Subsidy

Yogyakarta (ANTARA) - PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) Operational Region (Daop) 6 Yogyakarta recorded 218,208 customers taking advantage of the 30 per cent fare subsidy provided by the government during the school holiday period from 20 June to 5 July 2026.

Manager of Public Relations for KAI Daop 6 Yogyakarta, Feni Novida Saragih, said in Yogyakarta on Thursday that this strong public enthusiasm demonstrates the effectiveness of the transport stimulus programme in encouraging people to use mass transit.

“This 30 per cent discount programme gave the public the opportunity to travel more affordably, safely and comfortably during the school holidays. Rail remains the public’s preferred choice because it offers good time efficiency and economic value,” said Feni.

Based on Daop 6’s operational data, the peak volume of passengers using the discounted fare occurred on Sunday (5 July), reaching 17,664 customers. The figure was driven by high mobility as families holidayed together at the end of the school break.

KAI Daop 6 also recorded high passenger volumes on several other dates: 16,268 customers on 28 June, 15,671 on 4 July, 15,074 on 3 July, 14,063 on 2 July, and 14,024 on 21 June.

Feni added that the increased use of rail aligns with the company’s commitment to supporting sustainable development through the application of “Environmental, Social, and Governance” (ESG) principles.

“By choosing rail, the public contributes to reducing carbon emissions. KAI also continues to provide facilities supporting a sustainable lifestyle, such as water refill stations to reduce plastic waste, as well as the digitalisation of services through the Access by KAI application,” she explained.

She assured the public that, despite the high passenger volumes, all aspects of safety, security, punctuality and excellent service at stations and during journeys remained the top priority.

“KAI Daop 6 expresses its appreciation to the public for the trust placed in us, and is committed to continuously improving the quality of modern, inclusive and environmentally friendly public transport services,” she said.