3.2 Million Vehicles Yet to Leave Jakarta; Surge Predicted Wednesday

The Indonesian National Police’s Traffic Corps (Korlantas Polri) stated that only 459,570 vehicles had left Jakarta for the Eid homecoming exodus by Saturday (14 March) evening. Consequently, approximately 3.2 million vehicles remain in Jakarta.

“Out of the projected 3.67 million vehicles expected to depart Jakarta, approximately 3.2 million remain. This represents roughly 76.9 per cent,” said Brigadier General Faizal, Head of Law and Regulation at Korlantas Polri, to reporters on Sunday (15 March).

Faizal predicted that the surge in homebound traffic leaving Jakarta would commence on Wednesday (18 March).

Faizal stated that authorities had prepared various measures to manage the anticipated increase in homebound vehicles.

“We predict a surge will occur on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. However, we will naturally continue monitoring the situation, with personnel stationed throughout various routes—both toll and arterial roads—remaining prepared,” he said.

Additionally, Faizal highlighted the continuing operation of three-axle vehicles, despite existing restrictions during the 2026 Eid period.

The three-axle vehicle restrictions are specified in a Joint Ministerial Decree (SKB) numbered KP-DRJD 854/2026; HK.201/1/21/DJPL/2026; Kep/43/ll/2026; 20/KPTS/Db/2026 regarding restrictions on freight transport operations. The regulations apply for 17 days during the 2026 Eid homecoming and return period, from Friday (13 March) to Sunday (29 March).

“Three-axle vehicles are still operating on the roads—still operating,” said Faizal.

As a result, Faizal indicated that authorities would conduct an evaluation, including the possibility of issuing traffic fines to three-axle vehicles continuing to operate illegally.

“We have already provided a policy timeframe and duration. Tomorrow, we may take enforcement action, including warnings and fines,” he said.