Extra buses carry holidaymakers

Fri, 14 Jan 2000, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

PURWOKERTO, Central Java: More than 100 extra buses have been
sent from Jakarta to transport Idul Fitri holidaymakers from
Central Java, chief of the local state-owned bus company (PPD)
Anton Sudarto said on Thursday.

"We estimate the exodus will peak today (Thursday) or tomorrow
night, with some 30,000 people leaving for Jakarta by bus," Anton
said.

Heavy traffic congestion was reported on the south coast road
in the province. Major roads Jl. Raya Ajibarang, Jl. Raya Wangon,
Jl. Raya Buntu and Jl. Taya Bumiayu saw an average of 45 vehicles
passing per minute on Thursday, the local land traffic
transportation agency said. (45/edt)

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