Indonesian Toll Roads to Receive Discounts During Nataru Period

State-Owned Operator Plans Discounts

PT Hutama Karya, the state-owned enterprise responsible for managing several toll roads in Indonesia, particularly in Sumatera, is planning to implement toll rate discounts during the Christmas and New Year (Nataru) period. According to Mardiansyah, Executive Vice President of Corporate Secretary at Hutama Karya, the move aims to provide benefits to the public during peak travel seasons.

Details of the Discount

While the exact discount percentage has not been finalized, Mardiansyah indicated that it is still under review and awaiting approval from the Toll Road Regulatory Agency (BPJT) under the Ministry of Public Works. The discount is expected to be between 10-20%, as previously announced by the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto.

Implementation Plan

The discount is planned to be implemented across 6 toll road sections, although specific details about which sections will be included have not been disclosed. Airlangga Hartarto mentioned that a total of 26 toll road sections will receive discounts during Nataru, covering various regions including Jabodetabek, Transjawa, Non-Jawa, and Trans Sumatera routes. The discounts are expected to be in effect for three days: December 22, 23, and 31.

Economic Rationale

The decision to offer toll road discounts aligns with the government's efforts to stimulate economic activity during holiday periods. By reducing travel costs, the government aims to encourage more travel and support local economies. The state-owned toll road operators are expected to absorb the impact of these discounts while ensuring that their financial stability is maintained.