76 Million Homebound Travellers Predicted to Use Private Vehicles
A total of 76 million homebound travellers are estimated to choose private vehicles for their journeys during the 2026 Eid holiday period. Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi stated that private vehicles continue to dominate the population’s travel choices during the mudik (homecoming) period from a transportation mode perspective.
“Nationally, private vehicles remain the primary transport choice for homebound travellers at 76.24 million people,” Dudy said during a parliamentary hearing with Commission V of the Indonesian House of Representatives on Wednesday (11 March).
This figure far exceeds users of other transport modes such as motorcycles and buses. The high usage of private vehicles is also expected to create significant traffic congestion potential, particularly on major mudik routes.
Dudy explained that the majority of private vehicle users are expected to utilise toll roads during the Eid holiday period. “Most private vehicle users will utilise toll roads, reaching 50.63 million people,” he said.
Meanwhile, motorcycle riders tend to choose alternative routes outside the main thoroughfares. This condition is expected to increase congestion on arterial roads and inter-regional connector routes.
“Motorcycle riders tend to choose alternative routes outside the main routes, numbering 8.65 million people,” he explained.
According to Dudy, this travel pattern requires attention in traffic management during the mudik period. Congestion has the potential to occur not only on toll roads but also on arterial routes heavily used by two-wheeled vehicles.
The government, he said, continues to strengthen cross-sector coordination to anticipate the surge in vehicles during the Eid transportation period.
“The Transport Ministry continues to strengthen coordination and cross-sector synergy to ensure smooth travel and orderly operation of 2026 Eid transportation,” Dudy said.
Research by the Indonesian Institute for Development Economics (Indef) indicates that the average Indonesian household spends approximately 180 million rupiahs to purchase a private vehicle.
The Jakarta Provincial Government has mandated all Civil Service Personnel (ASN) to use mass public transport when commuting to work, conducting official duties, and returning from work every Wednesday.
Homebound travel with private vehicles remains popular among many because it is more flexible and comfortable.
West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi stated that he will not use an official government vehicle for daily operations during his tenure, opting instead to use his personal vehicle.
A Beam Mobility survey of ride-sharing service users at Padjadjaran University noted that 90 per cent acknowledged that the service reduces private vehicle usage.