Coordinating Minister inspects Kampung Rambutan Terminal, deems Eid holiday transport services adequate
Jakarta — Coordinating Minister for Politics and Security Djamari Chaniago has stated that transport services for the 2026 Eid holiday exodus at Kampung Rambutan Terminal in East Jakarta are adequate.
“Today I visited Gambir Station first to observe how railway services treat the public who will travel home for the holiday. Second, I visited Kampung Rambutan Terminal. I wanted to inspect our readiness in every aspect of planning and it is adequate,” Djamari said after inspecting Kampung Rambutan Terminal on Monday.
Based on field monitoring, Djamari assessed that services for travellers returning to their hometowns through the terminal are operating considerably better.
The visit was conducted to ensure readiness of facilities and transport services for the public undertaking the journey home ahead of Eid al-Fitr.
During the visit, Djamari also engaged in dialogue with staff and directly observed traveller activity at the terminal. He visited health and security posts, the traveller waiting area, and the free children’s storybook room.
Additionally, Djamari explained that the government has made various preparations since the beginning of Ramadan to ensure smooth movement of the holiday exodus.
“Since the beginning of the fasting month we have planned and monitored everything. And indeed it is adequate, very adequate,” he said.
During the visit, he expressed appreciation to all staff at Kampung Rambutan Terminal for their efforts in serving the public during the holiday exodus period.
He assessed that the success of services depends not only on staff preparedness and available facilities, but also on the role of the public in maintaining order whilst in the terminal area.
“It is impossible to have good services without public responsibility. That is what has happened, so services are improving,” Djamari said.
The government continues to make various improvements each year to enhance the quality of transport services during the Eid exodus. These improvements include terminal management, service systems, and the readiness of bus fleets used by travellers.
According to him, various changes and service improvements have been made at Kampung Rambutan Terminal compared to the previous year. This is expected to provide greater comfort for the public using bus transport for the holiday journey.
At the end of his visit, the Coordinating Minister reminded travellers to pay attention to departure times and arrive early at the terminal to avoid missing their bus schedule.
The government, Djamari said, will continue monitoring at various transport points, including terminals, stations, and ports during the holiday exodus and return period.
This measure is being taken to ensure public travel is safe, smooth, and comfortable until reaching their hometowns.
Overall, the number of passengers departing from Kampung Rambutan Terminal continues to increase in recent days.
On 11 March, 587 passengers departed using 68 buses. On 12 March this increased to 700 passengers with 81 buses.
A significant jump was evident on 13 March with 1,694 passengers dispatched using 147 buses. On 14 March, the number of passengers again increased to 2,303 people with 154 buses operating.
By 15 March, the number of passengers recorded had reached approximately 2,756 people.