KAI Bans Motorcycle Transport Services on Cibitung Bekasi Railway Tracks, Access to be Closed

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Daop 1 Jakarta has banned motorcycle transport activities along the railway tracks near Cibitung Station, specifically in Telaga Asih Village, Cikarang Barat Subdistrict, Bekasi Regency.

The activities are deemed to endanger public safety and train operations as they occur on active tracks without official safeguards.

Manager of Public Relations for PT KAI Daop 1 Jakarta, Franoto Wibowo, stated that all activities on railway tracks, except for operational purposes, are prohibited.

According to him, the ban is based on Law No. 23 of 2007 on Railways.

He urged the public to use the official crossings provided for collective safety.

“This is for everyone’s safety. We hope the public does not take shortcuts by crossing the railway tracks,” he said.

Franoto added that his side would coordinate with local authorities to address the illegal crossing activities.

“KAI will coordinate with local authorities to close access for people crossing at that location,” he said.

Previously, several residents were guarding an ungated railway crossing near Cibitung Station, specifically in Telaga Asih Village, Cikarang Barat Subdistrict, Bekasi Regency, on Thursday (7/5/2026).

In practice, motorcycles are lifted using bamboo by four to five people to cross the tracks for a fee of around Rp 5,000 per crossing.

The service providers usually wait in semi-permanent huts along the trackside, awaiting riders who wish to use the crossing service.

The activity has been ongoing for several years and has come under public scrutiny due to its high safety risks.

However, there is an official crossing about 900 metres to 1 kilometre from the location that riders can use more safely.