Government Intensively Monitors Return Flow for Eid 2026
The government is continuously strengthening supervision of the return flow for Eid 2026 to ensure that public travel proceeds safely, orderly, and comfortably. Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, along with Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi, conducted a direct inspection at Terminal Terpadu Pulo Gebang in Jakarta on Wednesday (25/3) in the early hours around 01.00–02.00 WIB, during the critical return flow period.
This inspection is part of the government’s commitment to overseeing the mobility of millions of people returning to Jakarta and surrounding areas. The direct presence of government officials in the field also ensures that the actual conditions match the reports received.
“At 1 a.m., I was invited by the Transportation Minister to check the peak of the return flow at Pulo Gebang Terminal. Alhamdulillah, after directly asking the returnees on the buses, they said their journeys were smooth and comfortable,” said Teddy in a post on the Cabinet Secretariat’s Instagram account on Wednesday (25/3).
“Yes, and also greeting them, shaking hands, taking a few photos to make the returnees happy,” he added.
From the monitoring results and direct dialogues with the returnees, the majority stated that their journeys were running smoothly. This serves as a positive indicator amid the high volume of public movement during this year’s Eid period.
Cabinet Secretary Teddy emphasised that the smoothness of the return flow is inseparable from solid cross-sectoral cooperation. The government continues to strengthen coordination between the Ministry of Transportation, the Police, local governments, and various related agencies in managing national mobility flows.
“Of course, this is supported by strong synergy between the Ministry of Transportation, the Police, local governments, and all related agencies in managing the high mobility of the public,” he explained.
Furthermore, the government ensures that the management of the outbound and return flows this year is endeavoured to be more optimal compared to the previous year, which also ran well. This aligns with the directives of President Prabowo Subianto that all public mobility processes during Eid should proceed safely and under control.
Although the peak of the return flow has begun to pass, the government remains vigilant against potential subsequent surges expected on 28–29 March 2026. Various anticipatory measures have been prepared, including the implementation of traffic engineering such as situational one-way systems, capacity management at rest areas, and restrictions on operations of goods transport vehicles.
In addition, the government is continuing supportive policies such as toll fee discounts and the provision of thousands of free Eid buses to help reduce congestion and provide travel alternatives for the public.
These measured and coordinated efforts affirm the government’s active role in maintaining the safety and comfort of the public during the Eid 2026 return flow period, ensuring that all journeys proceed well despite crowded conditions.