24 Million Motorcyclists Expected to Clog Roads During Mudik, Warned Against Overexerting Themselves
The Ministry of Transport predicts that as many as 24.08 million people will undertake homecoming journeys by motorcycle this year. The high figure is certain to make mudik routes extremely congested.
Facing unpredictable weather conditions and heavy loads, motorcycle travellers are urged not to overexert themselves for the sake of safety. To minimise the risk of accidents caused by fatigue or microsleep, riders are advised to rest every 2-3 hours of travel.
To support this, PT Pertamina Lubricants has once again established Lesehan Enduro rest stations for travellers along main routes, particularly on the North Coast corridor. This marks the nineteenth year that Pertamina Lubricants has consistently provided rest facilities for the public. Chief Executive of PT Pertamina Lubricants, Sigit Pranowo, explained that the presence of these stations represents the company’s concern for the challenges faced by motorcycle travellers.
“We understand that many people travel home by motorcycle and undertake long journeys in the midst of heavy traffic. The presence of Lesehan Enduro is expected to serve as a stopping point for travellers to rest briefly so they can continue their journey feeling fresher, safer, and with their vehicles maintaining their performance,” said Sigit when inspecting the station’s readiness on Saturday (14 March).
He added that in addition to a rest area, the company also provides technical services. “Because of this, we have not only prepared a rest space but also oil change services. Oil keeps the engine temperature stable whilst protecting components from excessive friction when the vehicle is forced to work harder,” he added.
The facilities available at main locations, such as Cirebon and Pekalongan, are quite comprehensive. Travellers can enjoy rest areas, reflexology massage, haircuts, basic health checks, and iftar and pre-dawn meals.
Ariyanto, one of the travellers heading to Surabaya, said he was greatly helped. “The place is comfortable and has many facilities. I was able to check my health such as blood pressure and blood sugar, and was even offered a haircut and reflexology massage. I also had an oil change with Enduro brand since I hadn’t had a chance to do it before leaving,” he said.
Lesehan Enduro this year will run until 19 March 2026. There are two main points with complete facilities on the north coast, at Al Huda Grand Mosque in Cirebon and Al Fairuz Mosque in Pekalongan. In addition, there are seven other points focused on oil change services located at Cikampek, Nagreg, Ciamis, Ajibarang, Ngawi, Nganjuk, and Ketapang Port in Banyuwangi.