Gibran urges homebound travellers to monitor their health during peak travel period
During the official send-off of 1,900 participants in the free homecoming programme “Mudik Bersama Holding BUMN Danareksa 2026” in Jakarta on Tuesday, Vice President Gibran requested that homebound travellers, particularly those travelling with children, remain vigilant about their family members’ physical condition throughout their journey.
“Today is the 17th, with the 18th-19th (March 2026) being likely peak travel days—traffic will be extremely congested. Essentially, be careful on the road. Look after your health. Those travelling with children, be extra careful. Make sure you have eaten before departing. If you become tired, rest at service areas,” Gibran stated during a press briefing.
Before dispatching 14 buses heading to Central Java and East Java, Gibran greeted the homebound travellers already aboard the buses.
“I’m sending greetings to your families in the villages. May all your journeys go smoothly. Minal aidin wal faidzin,” Gibran said whilst greeting the travellers.
The homebound travellers responded enthusiastically to Gibran’s presence on the buses. Gibran also conveyed directly to the travellers the importance of maintaining health during their journey.
This free homecoming programme organised by state-owned enterprises (SOEs) forms part of the government’s efforts under President Prabowo Subianto’s leadership to facilitate the public in undertaking the Eid homecoming journey safely, comfortably, and in a coordinated manner ahead of the religious holiday.
Yadi Jaya Ruchandi, President Director of PT Danareksa (Persero), stated that the Mudik Bersama programme represents Holding BUMN Danareksa’s commitment to supporting public mobility whilst providing a safer and more affordable travel alternative for homebound travellers.
On this occasion, Gibran also symbolically handed over gift packages to representatives of the homebound travellers as a sign of the government’s attention and support for communities returning to their hometowns.
This year’s Mudik Bersama Holding BUMN Danareksa programme involves 1,900 participants from 475 households originating from the Jabodetabek region, including those dispatched simultaneously from Medan, Semarang, Surabaya, and Makassar. The participants consist of approximately 50 percent workers and merchants, as well as around 80 percent of the general public including students and housewives.
To support the smooth conduct of the journey, the organisers have prepared a total of 39 bus units that will transport the homebound travellers to numerous destinations across Java, including Solo, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, and Bandung; Sumatra destinations such as Padang Sidempuan; and Sulawesi destinations including Sidrap and Bone.
The 14 buses dispatched from Jakarta on Tuesday are heading towards ten cities in Central Java, which represents the country’s largest homecoming destination epicentre: Brebes, Cirebon, Tegal, Pemalang, Purwokerto, Kebumen, Semarang, Purworejo, Solo, and Yogyakarta.