Indonesian Railway KAI Rejects Smoking Carriage Proposal

Indonesian state-owned railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has firmly rejected a proposal from a House of Representatives (DPR) member to reintroduce dedicated smoking carriages on its trains. KAI emphasized its commitment to maintaining a 100% smoke-free environment on all its services, a policy that has been in effect since March 1, 2012.

The proposal was made by Nasim Khan, a member of Commission VI from the PKB faction, who suggested that providing a smoking area, perhaps in a cafe car, could be a profitable option for long-distance routes. However, KAI reiterated that its ban applies to all train types—long-distance, local, and commuter—and covers all areas, including passenger cabins, dining cars, and restrooms. This prohibition includes not only conventional cigarettes but also electronic cigarettes (vapes).

In a statement, KAI stressed that the smoke-free policy is crucial for the safety and health of all passengers, especially vulnerable groups like pregnant women, children, and the elderly. The company also noted the fire risk posed by carelessly discarded cigarette butts. The ban is legally supported by several regulations, including the 2009 Health Law and a 2014 Ministry of Transportation circular.

KAI enforces its policy strictly, stating that passengers caught smoking will be removed from the train at the next station, with hundreds of such violations recorded annually. While smoking is forbidden on board, designated smoking areas are provided at various stations for passengers to use during stops.

• News source: DPR Usul Gerbong Merokok, KAI Tegaskan Komitmen Bebas Asap di Kereta

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