Trans-Sumatra Toll Road Discounts Announced for Christmas and New Year Period

Discount Details and Implementation

PT Hutama Karya (Persero), the state-owned enterprise managing the Trans-Sumatra Toll Road (JTTS), has announced plans to implement discounts on six major toll road sections during the upcoming Christmas and New Year (Nataru) holiday period of 2025-2026. The discount scheme will be applied on December 22, 23, and 31, 2025, and will be available for all vehicle classes, with a particular focus on long-distance travelers.

Rationale and Government Alignment

The decision to offer these discounts is part of Hutama Karya's strategy to support government initiatives aimed at ensuring smooth and efficient travel during the peak holiday season. According to Mardiansyah, Executive Vice President and Corporate Secretary of Hutama Karya, the company has proposed this discount scheme to the Toll Road Regulatory Agency (BPJT) and is prepared to implement it in line with government directives.

Affected Toll Road Sections

The six toll road sections that will benefit from the discount program are:

1. Terbanggi Besar-Kayu Agung Toll Road
2. Indralaya-Prabumulih Toll Road
3. Pekanbaru-Dumai Toll Road
4. Pekanbaru-XIII Koto Kampar Toll Road
5. Indrapura-Kisaran Toll Road
6. Sigli-Banda Aceh Toll Road

Traffic Projections and Operational Readiness

Hutama Karya is anticipating a significant increase in traffic volume during the holiday period, with projections showing a 30% rise in outbound traffic and a 34% increase in return traffic compared to normal conditions. In preparation for this surge, the company is enhancing its operational readiness and inter-agency coordination along the JTTS corridor to ensure a seamless travel experience for motorists.