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Whoosh Karawang Begins Operations Today: Jakarta’s Newest Premium Bus Service
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CNN Indonesia
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Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — The much-anticipated Stasiun Whoosh Karawang began operations today, Tuesday (24/12), marking the start of a new era in premium bus transportation in the region. General Manager Corporate Secretary KCIC Eva Chairunnisa confirmed that the public can now board and alight from Whoosh buses at this new terminal.
Pemesanan tiket Whoosh dari dan menuju Karawang dapat dilakukan di seluruh canal penjualan daring dan luring untuk keberangkatan mulai Selasa (24/12). KCIC applies a dynamic pricing scheme for journeys to and from Karawang. For instance, the fare from Halim to Karawang and vice versa is IDR 125,000 for Premium Economy class. Meanwhile, for Karawang to Padalarang/Tegalluar Summarecon and vice versa, the fare is IDR 175,000 for the same class. Business Class and First Class fares remain unchanged at IDR 450,000 and IDR 600,000 respectively.
To access Stasiun Karawang, private vehicle users can utilize Jl. Badami, then turn onto Jl. Pasar Jati and Jl. Raya Pangkalan. As an alternative, smaller vehicle users can take Jl. Trans Hexa Karawang leading to Jl. Raya Pangkalan. The station is also connected to the toll road via Exit Tol Karawang Barat KM 47 Jakarta-Cikampek, followed by Jl. Trans Hexa Karawang.
Eva revealed that further access routes are being explored and should be ready in the near future.
Reactions from the Public
Despite the initial buzz, some Karawang residents have expressed mixed feelings about the new service. Farhan, a local resident, is interested in trying Whoosh but cited the station’s distance from his home and the lack of adequate roads leading to it as challenging factors. He observed that the station’s location is closer to the direction of Bekasi – Karawang Selatan.
He also highlighted that Whoosh’s fares are higher compared to other public transportation options, making it more suitable for special occasions that require faster travel times. "I might consider using Whoosh for occasional trips to the airport, but for daily commuting, the commuter train would be more cost-effective," Farhan said.
Echoing similar sentiments, Bella, another Karawang resident, stressed the importance of convenient feeder services from her neighborhood to Stasiun Karawang, given the distance between her home and the station. Despite the fare, she believes Whoosh offers a more time-saving alternative to other transport options.
The wait is over for Karawang dwellers seeking a more premium and time-efficient mode of transportation. Stasiun Whoosh Karawang is now in service, ready to streamline your travels.
