Free BSI Homecoming Programme Sees 122 Per Cent Surge in Participants

Jakarta — PT Bank Syariah Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, or BSI, has reported a significant increase in demand for its free homecoming programme during Lebaran 2026. The bank transported 2,261 homebound travellers through the Mudik Aman Berbagi Harapan (Safe and Sharing Homecoming) programme, representing a 122 per cent increase compared to the previous year’s 1,019 participants.

BSI Chief Executive Officer Anggoro Eko Cahyo stated that the surge in participation reflects strong public demand for safe and affordable travel facilities during the homecoming period. “Interest is always high, so this year we prepared double the capacity,” Anggoro said whilst seeing off the free homecoming participants at BSI Tower in Jakarta on Tuesday (17 March 2026).

Of the total participants, 1,876 were regular homebound travellers, comprising micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) operators and BSI base-level employees.

To accommodate all participants, BSI deployed 44 buses serving various routes from Jakarta to numerous cities across Java and Sumatra. Destinations included Cirebon, Majalengka, Purwokerto, Yogyakarta, Magelang, Nganjuk, Madiun, Blitar, Surabaya, and several regions in Sumatra.

Beyond free transportation, participants received meal packages, travel supplies, and healthcare services. Prior to departure, all travellers underwent registration and basic health checks to ensure they remained in good condition throughout the journey.

“At the very least, we can ensure that the homebound travellers can return home safely and share their hopes with all their families in their hometowns,” Anggoro said. “Our hope is of course that they can return to Jakarta safely and comfortably as well,” he added.

BSI established eight rest stops at Terminal Pulo Gebang, Pasar Senen Station, Gambir Station, Merak Port, Ketapang Port, rest areas along the Cipali and Cipularang toll roads, and BSI Mosque in Bakauheni. According to Anggoro, these rest stops served not only programme participants but also other homebound travellers passing through these routes.

“During the journey, we prepared eight rest stops at terminals and along the routes so that travellers not travelling with our buses can rest for a moment to ensure a safer arrival at their destinations,” Anggoro explained.