Ahead of Lunar New Year and Ramadan, Kampung Rambutan Passenger Numbers Rise
Jakarta (ANTARA) — Inter-provincial (AKAP) bus arrival and departure activity at the Kampung Rambutan Terminal in East Jakarta has been observed to increase ahead of the Lunar New Year celebrations and the holy month of Ramadan 1447 Hijri.
“Over the past few days, passenger activity has begun to increase. This is expected to continue rising ahead of the Lunar New Year and into the month of Ramadan,” said Kampung Rambutan Bus Terminal Chief Revi Zulkarnain in Jakarta on Sunday.
Based on operational data for the day from 12:00 AM to 1:00 PM Western Indonesian Time (WIB), a total of 41 buses arrived carrying 436 passengers. For departures, there were 35 buses with a total of 368 passengers.
Increased public mobility is becoming evident as the Lunar New Year approaches and early homeward travel ahead of Ramadan begins.
Many passengers are taking advantage of this period to return to their hometowns or visit family. Despite the increase, terminal operations have so far been running smoothly and orderly. All transportation services continue to operate in accordance with passenger safety and comfort procedures.
Terminal management continues to conduct intensive monitoring of fleet and passenger movements. This is being done to anticipate surges in travel during the holiday period and the Ramadan homecoming season, which is expected to take place in the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, a number of residents said they are deliberately taking advantage of the long holiday to return to their hometowns early. In addition to avoiding long queues, they also want to have more time with their families.
“I’m going home now because I’ve already gotten my leave, and I want to celebrate the Lunar New Year with my family. By the time Ramadan comes, things will be calmer,” said Jamal (48), a passenger heading to Central Java.
Jamal also chose to depart early to avoid passenger surges and higher ticket prices. “Usually if you wait until close to Ramadan, tickets are hard to get and expensive. So it’s safer to go now,” he said.