Bank Jakarta Strengthens Free Mudik Programme, 20 Buses Dispatched from Monas Junction
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung flagged off hundreds of free mudik vehicles at Monas Junction on Tuesday 17 March with the full support of Jakarta Regional State-Owned Enterprises (BUMD). On this occasion, Bank Jakarta took part by providing 20 buses for homebound passengers.
Bank Jakarta President Director Agus H Wododo emphasised that this support represents the company’s commitment to providing safe and comfortable transportation services for Jakarta residents travelling home.
“As a Jakarta BUMD, this is a manifestation of sustained synergy to facilitate citizens who wish to return to their hometowns,” he stated.
The Free Mudik Programme launched by the Jakarta Transportation Office this year has experienced significant growth. Total buses dispatched reached 744 units, up from the initial plan of 667 buses, in line with an increase in homebound passengers from an estimated 26,000 to approximately 33,000 people.
Jakarta Transportation Office Head Syafrin Liputo said the increase in buses was undertaken to accommodate strong public interest in the programme whilst ensuring the mudik journey proceeds in an orderly and well-managed manner.
In its support scheme, Bank Jakarta prepared 20 buses with various strategic destinations including Semarang, Solo, Lampung, Sidoarjo, Kediri, Yogyakarta, Purwokerto, and Wonogiri. This figure has increased compared to the previous year, demonstrating the active role of the BUMD in supporting residents’ mobility during the Eid holidays. Furthermore, Bank Jakarta has established a Mudik Rest Stop at Rest Area KM 429 Semarang on 14–20 March 2026.
The rest stop provides facilities including rest areas, massage chairs, free Wi-Fi, and charging services, as a show of support for homebound passengers continuing their overland journey on Java Island. Bank Jakarta Corporate Secretary Arie Rinaldi added that participation in this programme represents appreciation for public trust.
“We hope Bank Jakarta’s presence becomes increasingly close to the community, not only in financial services but also in social needs such as mudik,” he said.
The free mudik routes include various cities on Java and Sumatra islands, ranging from Yogyakarta, Solo, Semarang, to Palembang and Bandar Lampung. The Jakarta Provincial Government also provides motorcycle transport services to several destination cities to ensure passenger safety during travel.
BRI Jakarta Regional Office II dispatched 2,750 mudik passengers through the Safe and Hopeful Mudik Sharing programme, the result of collaboration with BP BUMN, on Tuesday 17 March.
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) on 17 March 2026 dispatched 480 free mudik participants from Pasarsenen Station to Semarang Tawang Station using the Tawang Jaya Premium train (train 178B).
A total of 800 mudik passengers registered in the Comfortable Mudik Together Taspen programme will receive free insurance protection from Taspen Life.
PT JICT supported the Pelindo Group Free Mudik 2026. Hundreds of mudik passengers were dispatched from Tanjung Priok to Surabaya, Solo, and Madiun on exclusive buses.
Jakarta Provincial Government has provided free mudik facilities for residents wishing to return to their hometowns. In facilitating homebound travel without high transportation costs, the Jakarta Provincial Government has again rolled out the Free Mudik Programme 2026.
The Jakarta Provincial Government this year opened a free mudik programme to the Seribu Islands for island residents who work in mainland Jakarta.
The second wave of registrations for the Jakarta Provincial Government’s free mudik programme provides 3,614 homebound seats and 1,845 return-trip seats.