KCI Considers Consumer Purchasing Power in Plans for KRL Fare Increase

Jakarta — PT Kereta Commuter Indonesia’s (KCI) Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Karina Amanda, has stated that any increase in electric train (KRL) fares will take into account public purchasing power.

This plan is currently under review by KCI, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI), and the Directorate General of Railways (DJKA) at the Ministry of Transportation.

“Whatever the results of the study, this will certainly remain mindful of people’s purchasing power,” Karina said when asked on Wednesday (11 March 2026). “Our main focus right now is improving service first.”

Karina also emphasised that a KRL fare increase is not a new proposal, having emerged since 2024. She stated that any KRL fare adjustment will be formally announced by the government.

“Because it is a government-set tariff, any fare adjustment announcement will come from the government,” she said.

Previously, KCI’s Chief Executive Officer Mochamad Purnomosidi revealed plans for a potential KRL fare increase. However, the fare increase proposal is currently under deep review.

The fare increase is being considered to reduce the subsidies currently borne by the government. “The intention is to reduce subsidies. We feel for the government. We are exploring various solutions, including a priority KRL service,” said Purnomo at KCI Hall in Central Jakarta on Monday (9 March 2026).

Under the proposal, KRL ticket prices would increase from the current Rp 3,000 to Rp 3,500. However, Purnomo stressed that any KRL fare increase will not be decided hastily.

In addition to ongoing review, the company must also seek approval from the Ministry of Transportation.