ASDP Ensures Smooth Ferry Services During Eid Exodus
Amid the high mobility during the 2026 Eid Transport period, PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) has ensured that ferry services continue to operate optimally across 15 nationally monitored routes. The dynamics of the homecoming flow, which is constantly moving, can be managed in a controlled manner through operational readiness and solid cross-stakeholder coordination.
Cumulatively from H-10 to H day, the total number of passengers reached 2,596,597 people, an increase of 5.4 percent compared to last year’s 2,463,910 people. The total number of vehicles recorded was 667,526 units, up 7.2 percent from 622,604 units in the same period last year.
On the daily period (H) of 21 March 2026, the total number of passengers recorded was 156,838 people, up 1.7 percent from 154,237 people last year. Meanwhile, the number of vehicles reached 40,066 units, an increase of 0.6 percent compared to 39,811 units.
ASDP President Director Heru Widodo stated that ferry services during the homecoming flow are running smoothly and remain under control despite the significant increase in public mobility.
“Amid the high volume of homecomers’ movements, we ensure services remain optimal through increased operational capacity, strengthened services, and intensive cross-stakeholder coordination, while prioritising the safety and comfort of service users,” he said.
The Java-Sumatra-Bali route remains the busiest and most vital national corridor. To maintain smoothness, ASDP is implementing adjustments to ship operation patterns, personnel readiness, and traffic engineering in the form of vehicle diversions and delaying systems in several buffer zones.
In preparation for the return flow distribution, ASDP is also optimising service diversions through BBJ Bojonegara Port for VIB, VII, VIII, and IX class vehicles from 23-29 March 2026. Meanwhile, other vehicles, including motorcycles, will continue to be served through Merak Port.
The Arrive-Unload-Depart (TBB) pattern is applied dynamically to accelerate the unloading and loading process and keep ship rotations efficient. In addition, the optimisation of the Port Operational Control Centre on the Merak-Bakauheni and Ketapang-Gilimanuk routes strengthens real-time operational control.
ASDP Corporate Secretary Windy Andale stated that readiness for the return flow continues to be strengthened. Up to H to H+10, ticket availability on the Java-Sumatra and Java-Bali routes is still at 98.66 percent.
“The public is urged to plan their trips early and purchase tickets through Ferizy from H-60, as well as ensure passenger data is accurate and arrive at the port on time,” she explained.
ASDP also encourages the public to take advantage of the widely available tariff discount stimulus programme. Since 12 March 2026, this programme has been utilised by more than 1.06 million service users, with discounts of up to 100 percent on port service fees or around 21.9 percent of the total tariff.
Up to 21 March 2026 at 23:59 WIB, the realisation of stimulus absorption reached Rp14.5 billion or 40.84 percent of the target, with the number of service users at 62.36 percent. This percentage difference is influenced by variations in vehicle types and routes used.
The stimulus programme applies to seven routes and 14 ports, including Merak-Bakauheni, Ketapang-Gilimanuk, Lembar-Padangbai, and several routes in Eastern Indonesia. In addition, a single tariff policy at Bakauheni Port will be implemented from 23 to 31 March 2026 to maintain smooth return flow.
With high public enthusiasm, ASDP reaffirms its commitment to keeping ferry services running smoothly, safely, and comfortably, especially during the Eid return period.