Central Java Province provides 68 buses for Free Homecoming Programme

The Central Java Provincial Government is providing 68 buses for the Free Homecoming Programme for Eid 1447 Hijri, complementing the free travel scheme.

The Head of the Central Java Provincial Transportation Office, Arief Djatmiko, stated in Semarang on Wednesday that the total passenger capacity for buses is 3,400 seats.

He also noted that the province is providing train transport for the free homecoming programme with 320 seats on the Tawang Jaya Premium train service.

Registration for the 2026 Free Homecoming Programme opens on 12–13 March 2026. “Train registration is on 12 March, and bus registration opens on 13 March,” said Djatmiko.

Departures will take place on 28 March 2026 for the bus fleet and 27 March 2026 for the train service.

Those interested can register through the online Pedamateng application at https://pedamateng.penghubung.jatengprov.go.id/. The Pedamateng website is the official portal of Central Java province, managed by the Central Java Liaison Agency. Registration is also available through the JNN (Jateng Ngopeni Nglakoni) application, which is available for free download.

Registration verification will take place on 14–16 March 2026, with e-tickets issued on 17 March 2026. Final preparations for the Free Homecoming scheme will conclude on 25–26 March 2026.

Eligibility is straightforward, requiring a valid ID card with Central Java residence, employment in the informal sector with low income (such as motorcycle taxi drivers, domestic workers, street vendors, construction labourers, drivers, and similar occupations), verified through documentation. “Registration is limited to a maximum of four family members per household. As this programme is managed by Central Java authorities, applicants must have a Central Java Bank account,” he explained.

The main departure point for the bus fleet is the Donohudan Hajj Dormitory in Boyolali, with satellite locations at Pilangsari Type B Terminal in Sragen, Tegalgede Type B Terminal in Karanganyar Regency, Giriadipura Type A Terminal in Klaten, and Ir Soekarno Type A Terminal in Klaten.

Further bus departure locations include Mangkang Type A Terminal in Semarang City, with a satellite at Demak Regency Type A Terminal.

Subsequent departure points are Bulupitu Type A Terminal in Banyumas Regency, with satellite locations at Cilacap Transportation Office, Kebumen Terminal, Banjarnegara Terminal, and Purbalingga Terminal.

Additional independent departures will also occur from the Blora Regency Assembly Hall, Magelang Regency Transportation Office, and Kendal Regency Assembly Hall.

“We are committed to helping low-income communities ease their financial burden,” Djatmiko concluded.