ASDP Optimises 15 National Transit Routes for Homecoming Period
The Lebaran homecoming tradition remains a significant journey for Indonesians returning to their hometowns and gathering with family. As public mobility increases during this period, ferry transportation services become a crucial transport mode connecting various regions across the Indonesian archipelago.
For the 2026 Lebaran Transport Season, PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) projects movement through ferry services reaching approximately 5.8 million passengers, an increase of 9.4 per cent, as well as 1.4 million vehicles, up 9.3 per cent across 15 ferry routes under national monitoring.
These routes represent high-mobility corridors during the homecoming period, including the Merak–Bakauheni, Ciwandan–Wika Beton, Bojonegara–Muara Pilu, Ketapang–Gilimanuk, Padangbai–Lembar, Jangkar–Lembar, Kayangan–Pototano, Kariangau–Penajam, Bajoe–Kolaka, Hunimua–Waipirit, Bira–Pamatata, Bolok–Rote, Bitung–Ternate, Ajibata–Ambarita, Telaga Punggur–Tanjung Uban, Tanjung Api-Api–Tanjung Kalian, and Nias–Sibolga routes.
Rio Lasse, Director of Operations and Transformation at ASDP, stated that the increased public mobility has been anticipated through thorough operational readiness to ensure ferry services remain optimal.
“The Lebaran Transport Season is an important momentum for ferry services due to increased public mobilisation. Therefore, we ensure all operational elements have been properly prepared, from fleet readiness to facility quality and port services,” Rio said.
Nationally, ASDP operates 320 ferry routes comprising 91 commercial routes and 229 pioneer routes. These services are supported by 222 vessels operating through 37 ports managed by 27 branches.
The Java–Sumatra–Bali routes represent the highest-mobility corridors during the Lebaran period. On the Java–Sumatra route, passenger numbers are projected to reach 1.56 million persons, up 10.3 per cent, with 371,653 vehicles, up 9.9 per cent. Meanwhile, Sumatra–Java traffic is estimated to reach 1.51 million passengers, up 11.2 per cent, with 353,901 vehicles, up 10.5 per cent.
The Java–Bali route is predicted to serve 805,851 passengers, up 10 per cent, with 217,117 vehicles, up 9.3 per cent, whilst Bali–Java traffic is estimated to reach 869,604 passengers, up 9.5 per cent, with 248,161 vehicles, up 8.7 per cent.
To anticipate this surge, ASDP has strengthened operational readiness through expansion of express pier II on the Merak–Bakauheni route, 24-hour customer service, portable toilet provision, and enhanced port area lighting to improve safety and user comfort.
Coordination with various stakeholders has been reinforced through implementation of a delaying system in buffer zones, geofencing implementation, and vehicle traffic diversification through alternative ports.
Additionally, ASDP has introduced the child-friendly Mudik programme titled “Festive Holiday 2026” through collaboration with Dongeng Academy. This programme features kids corners at Merak and Bakauheni Ports from seven days before until seven days after Lebaran, complete with mini playgrounds, board games, reading areas, and educational activities for children.
As part of support for government policy, ASDP is also implementing a 100 per cent port service tariff discount stimulus on seven routes and 14 ports for pedestrians and regular Class II and IVA vehicles, as well as pedestrians and Class II express services.
Bunga H. Oktaviyanti, ASDP’s Finance Director, explained that the tariff stimulus policy represents government support to maintain affordable public transport accessibility during the Lebaran homecoming period.
“This stimulus aims to help communities make their homecoming journeys more affordable whilst supporting transport mobility during the Lebaran period. For ASDP, what matters is ensuring operational readiness, maritime safety, and service quality remain well-maintained,” she said.
Windy Andale, ASDP’s Corporate Secretary, also advised the public to purchase tickets in advance through the Ferizy application, as no direct ticket sales are available at ports.
With operational readiness, service enhancement, and digitalisation support, ASDP is committed to providing safe, orderly, and comfortable ferry travel during the 2026 Lebaran Transport Season.