Free Homecoming Programme by DKI Provincial Government: Pramono Reports 34 Per Cent Passenger Increase
The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government has officially launched its free Lebaran homecoming (mudik) programme for 2026. Governor Pramono Anung reported that participant numbers have increased significantly compared to the previous year, with approximately 34,000 passengers registered—a 34 per cent increase—with 744 buses deployed.
Speaking at a ceremony in the Monas area on Tuesday, 17 March, Pramono emphasised the government’s commitment to providing safety and comfort for travellers returning to their home regions. “The DKI Jakarta Government is conducting the 2026 Lebaran homecoming programme with approximately 34,000 participants, representing a 34 per cent increase compared to last year. We are dispatching 744 buses today,” he stated.
In addition to passenger transport, the government has arranged motorcycle transportation services using lorries, designed to discourage the use of motorcycles during long-distance travel. This measure aims to enhance road safety throughout the migration period.
For residents not participating in the homecoming journey, the provincial government has announced free public transport services across all government-operated systems during the Eid celebration period. “All transportation managed by the DKI Jakarta Government will be made free during Eid—including the MRT, LRT, Transjakarta, Mikrotrans, JakLingko, and other services,” Pramono explained. This arrangement enables non-travelling residents to maintain social connections through alternative means during the festive period.
The Head of DKI Jakarta’s Transportation Office, Syafrin Liputo, clarified that the free homecoming programme is designed to reduce traffic congestion during peak migration periods and decrease road accident rates during the 2026 Lebaran season.
Motorcycle transport operations commenced earlier on 16 March 2026 from Pulo Gadung Terminal, serving five cities across Java—Semarang, Kebumen, Solo, Yogyakarta, Wonogiri, and Sidoarjo. Passenger departures are scheduled to 20 destination cities across six provinces: South Sumatra, Lampung, West Java, Central Java, Special Region of Yogyakarta, and East Java.
The programme includes free return services scheduled for late March 2026. “The return journey for motorcycle transport will take place on Wednesday, 25 March, with lorries departing from five cities to Pulo Gadung Terminal. On Thursday, 26 March 2026, return passengers will depart from 20 cities across Indonesia to Pulo Gebang Terminal,” Pramono stated.
The provincial government has allocated 744 buses in total—660 from regional budget funds and 83 from corporate social responsibility contributions, state-owned enterprises, and private sector support. Of these, 400 buses serve the outbound journey with a capacity of 18,813 passengers, whilst 344 buses support the return journey with a capacity of 16,199 passengers. In total, the 2026 homecoming and return programme will transport 35,012 passengers.