Prohibited Eid homecoming, KAI is still selling train tickets until April 30th page all

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – The rules are prohibited from going home valid throughout 6-17 May 2021, but currently people can still travel by train.

Because, until now, KAI is still serving long-distance train ticket sales until April 30, 2021. That way, if you want to travel out of town until April 30, 2021 you can still take long-distance trains.

As for the departure in May, KAI is still waiting for further directions from the government regarding the details of the rail transportation mode arrangement.

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“Train travel currently still refers to the Covid-19 Handling Task Force Circular No. 12 of 2021 and the Ministry of Transportation Circular Letter No. 27 of 2021,” said VP Public Relations of KAI Joni Martinus, in his statement Tuesday (13/4/2021).

Joni emphasized that KAI fully supports government policies related to regulating transportation modes during homecoming. KAI is committed to supporting the government in breaking the chain of spreading Covid-19 in Indonesia.

As a reminder, to meet the requirements for long-distance train rides, KAI provides a GeNose C19 inspection service for IDR 30,000 at 44 stations and an Antigen Rapid Test for IDR 85,000 at 42 stations.

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Meanwhile, for the period of prohibition Lebaran 2021 homecoming, the local community can still go home to a number of areas which are still allowed during the prohibited period of going home.

The exception applies to the movement of vehicles in cities or regencies that are connected to each other in a regional unit, or to be more precise, an agglomeration area.

This means that in exempted areas, residents can still travel, aka local homecoming is allowed. One of the options for traveling or going home to local during May 6-17, 2021 is to take advantage of the urban rail transportation mode.

People are allowed to travel or go home to local by train in certain areas during May 6-17, 2021.

The coverage of the local homecoming area by train applies to 4 agglomeration areas, namely:

1. Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi (including Cikarang), and Rangkas
2. Padalarang, Bandung, and Cicalengka
3. Kutoarjo, Yogyakarta and Solo
4. Lamongan, Surabaya, Sidoarjo, Bangil, Pasuruan, Mojokerto, and Gresik

Apart from this policy, PT KAI allows its passengers to have sahur and iftar on the train while traveling during the month of Ramadan.

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This policy has been in effect since the first day of Ramadan which falls on Tuesday (13/4/2021). KAI emphasized that entering the month of Ramadan, train operations are still normal according to health protocols established by the government.

“So far, there is no limitation on the operating hours of the train. All trips are still in accordance with the schedule stated on the ticket,” said Joni.

He added that during the month of Ramadan, KAI welcomes customers who want to have Suhoor and break their fast during long -distance train journeys.

Whereas for short-distance trains whose journeys are less than 2 hours, eating and drinking is allowed specifically for breaking the fast up to one hour afterwards.

For customers who want to buy food and drinks on long-distance trains, this service can be found on the Dining Car or through the flight attendants on duty.

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To provide convenience, customers can pre-order their food and drinks through the KAI Access application on the Lokomart menu. Orders can also be made via WhatsApp at 0811 1061 2121.

Meanwhile, since April 6, 2021, long-distance train customers have received a Healthy Kit containing 1 KF94 mask and antiseptic tissue for each trip.

This provision is a form of service improvement so that customers feel safe and comfortable when using long-distance trains.

“Let’s not forget on behalf of the management and all KAI employees to wish a happy Ramadan fasting to all customers and the community,” Joni concluded.

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