Jakarta – The government has officially launched a transportation discount stimulus program for the public during the school holiday period in June–July 2025.
The policy is viewed as a tangible move by the government to maintain public purchasing power while simultaneously driving national economic growth.
Minister of Transportation, Dudy Purwagandhi, expressed support for President Prabowo Subianto’s initiative in providing ticket price reductions across various modes of transportation.
“The transportation stimulus during the school holiday period—June to July 2025—is expected to encourage more people to travel, especially for domestic tourism,” said Dudy.
The transportation discount program covers trains, airplanes, sea vessels, and ferries, with a total budget of IDR 940 billion.
Train tickets are offered at a 30% discount for over 3.5 million seats, with a budget allocation of IDR 300 billion.
For air transportation, the government provides a 6% Value-Added Tax Borne by the Government (VAT-BG) incentive for up to six million passengers, amounting to IDR 430 billion.
The maritime sector is also receiving stimulus, with discounts provided to more than 923,000 passengers using passenger and pioneer ships.
For ferry crossings, incentives are allocated for over 500,000 passengers and 1.1 million vehicles, with a budget of IDR 210 billion.
“We urge the public to take full advantage of this government-provided stimulus,” Dudy emphasized.
Minister of Tourism, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, added that this policy represents a key opportunity for tourism industry players.
“The school holiday period is one of the most anticipated moments for tourism businesses to boost sales,” she said.
The transportation and toll fee discount policy is part of a broader economic stimulus package approved in a Limited Cabinet Meeting led by President Prabowo.
In addition to transportation discounts, the government is also providing social assistance, wage subsidies, and social security contribution relief, totaling IDR 24.44 trillion.
Secretary General of BPP HIPMI, Anggawira, praised the move as a genuine demonstration of the government’s care for its citizens.
“The VAT cut for flight tickets, toll fee discounts, and expanded social aid clearly show the government’s commitment to the people. This is a progressive, cross-sectoral initiative that deserves recognition,” he asserted. *