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        "msgid": "only-29-of-travellers-return-to-bali-asdp-urges-planning-travel-times-for-return-flow-1774525909",
        "date": "2026-03-26 17:49:19",
        "title": "Only 29% of Travellers Return to Bali, ASDP Urges Planning Travel Times for Return Flow",
        "author": "",
        "source": "DETIK",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "The return flow of vehicles from Java to Bali via the Ketapang-Gilimanuk crossing is progressing steadily, with 29% of outbound vehicles having returned as of 25 March 2026, allowing ferry services to operate smoothly without significant congestion. PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry is advising travellers to avoid peak periods on 28-29 March to prevent overcrowding at the ports, supported by adaptive operational measures and traffic management. Positive trends include a 24% increase in motorcycle crossings and overall service enhancements, underscoring effective coordination in managing post-Eid mobility.",
        "content": "<p>Amid increasing mobility following Eid al-Fitr, the return flow on\nthe Ketapang-Gilimanuk route is beginning to intensify, yet movements\nremain controlled. PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) is urging\nholidaymakers to avoid travelling during the second peak return flow,\nexpected on 28-29 March 2026. This measure aims to reduce potential\ncongestion in the Ketapang-Gilimanuk port area. Vehicles returning from\nJava to Bali are increasing gradually, ensuring that ferry services\ncontinue to run smoothly without notable density. During the return\nperiod from 22-25 March 2026, 47,945 vehicles have returned to Bali,\nequivalent to 29% of the total vehicles that previously crossed to Java.\nMeanwhile, around 71% or 117,367 vehicles have yet to make the return\njourney. These figures confirm that the return flow is occurring\ngradually, providing space for the service system to operate optimally\nwithout excessive pressure. Deputy Director of PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry\n(Persero), Yossianis Marciano, stated that this situation is inseparable\nfrom the operational readiness strengthened since the beginning of the\nEid transport period. The non-concentrated distribution of vehicles at\none time is key to maintaining smoothness at the port. \u201cWe ensure that\nservices on the Ketapang-Gilimanuk route remain optimal in anticipating\nthe return flow. This gradual movement helps keep the operational rhythm\nstable,\u201d Yossianis said in his statement on Thursday (26\/3\/2026). On the\nground, the General Manager of ASDP Ketapang Branch, Arief Eko,\nexplained that vehicle entry to the port is managed disciplinedly with\nsupport from buffer zones and strengthened traffic management. \u201cAll\noperational schemes are implemented adaptively, including buffer zone\noptimisation to keep vehicle flow moving without accumulation,\u201d he\nclarified. This appeal aligns with the Directorate General of Sea\nTransportation under the Ministry of Transportation, which is also\nencouraging the public, particularly in East Java and surrounding areas,\nto wisely choose travel times. The Eid al-Fitr Ketupat tradition in the\nTapal Kuda and Madura regions is expected to significantly boost\nmobility. Motorcycle Travellers Up 24% Performance at Ketapang also\nshows positive trends. Based on data from the Post on 25 March 2026\n(H+3), 223 ship trips served the Java-Bali route. The number of\npassengers reached 44,898 people, up 6.6% compared to the same period\nlast year. A significant increase is seen in two-wheeled vehicles,\nreaching 8,691 units or growing 24.1%. Logistics vehicles in the form of\ntrucks also rose to 921 units or increased 18.7%. Meanwhile,\nfour-wheeled vehicles were recorded at 4,644 units and buses at 302\nunits. In total, vehicles crossing reached 14,558 units, up 14% from the\nprevious year. Cumulatively from H-10 to H+3, total passengers reached\n375,617 people or up 0.8%, with total vehicles at 91,919 units or\nincreasing 5.5%. This trend illustrates a dynamic yet controlled return\nflow through strengthened service capacity and cross-stakeholder\ncoordination. Furthermore, ASDP reaffirms its commitment to maintaining\nservice smoothness with a responsive operational approach. The public is\nurged to plan journeys carefully and follow officer instructions to\nensure safe, comfortable, and incident-free travel to destinations.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/only-29-of-travellers-return-to-bali-asdp-urges-planning-travel-times-for-return-flow-1774525909",
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