The surge in vehicle volume during the 2026 Eid holiday period is\npredicted to drastically alter travel patterns. Road safety experts from\nJakarta Defensive Driving Consulting (JDDC), Jusri Pulubuhu, urge\nresidents returning to their hometowns using private vehicles to\nanticipate three main challenges: journey duration, rapid physical\nfatigue, and excessive cargo loads.<\/p>\n
Jusri explained that the characteristics of Indonesia\u2019s holiday\nmigration have unique features with direct impacts on driving safety.\n\u201cThe nature of holiday travel in Indonesia has three characteristics:\ntime duration, fatigue, and carrying excessive cargo,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
One of the most significant factors is the dramatic increase in\ntravel time due to severe congestion. Journeys to Central and East Java\ncan take twice as long as on regular days, affecting both two-wheeled\nand four-wheeled vehicle users. \u201cA trip from Jakarta to Semarang\nnormally takes six to seven hours, but during the Eid holiday period it\ncan take more than 12 hours,\u201d Jusri explained.<\/p>\n
The longer journey duration automatically increases the risk of\nextreme fatigue. This condition is compounded for those observing the\nRamadan fast during the congestion. Fatigue is a \u201ctravel companion\u201d that\nshould not be underestimated as it drastically reduces driver\nconcentration.<\/p>\n
Jusri recommended that travellers properly prepare their physical\ncondition before departure and maintain discipline in scheduling regular\nrest breaks throughout the route. Beyond the human factor, vehicle\ncondition deserves serious attention. The common practice of carrying\nmany provisions and gifts often causes vehicles to exceed normal load\ncapacity (overloading).<\/p>\n
\u201cThe habit of carrying excessive cargo during holiday travel causes\nserious damage to vehicles. This overloading can cause the car to\ndeteriorate rapidly and fuel consumption increases significantly,\u201d he\nadded.<\/p>\n
According to data from the Ministry of Transportation, approximately\n143.9 million people are estimated to travel during the 2026 Eid holiday\nperiod. The Indonesian National Police predict the peak flow during two\nwaves: 14-15 March and 18-19 March 2026.<\/p>\n
Optimal brake performance is particularly needed, especially when\nvehicles carry full loads during long journeys. Extended driving without\nbreaks can reduce focus and increase accident risk due to fatigue.<\/p>\n
Transportation observer Haris Muhammadun has called on the government\nto begin implementing restrictions on motorcycle use for the 2026 Eid\nholiday travel. Experts note that this year\u2019s holiday migration\nchallenges are increasingly complex, particularly with the threat of\nclimate crisis that could disrupt public mobility.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/main-challenges-of-returning-home-for-eid-2026-using-private-vehicles-fatigue-and-vehicle-overload-1773276975", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }