Jakarta Second City with Most Homeward Travellers; Metro Police Establish 101 Service Posts
The Metro Jaya Police reported that Jakarta is the second city with the largest number of homeward travellers during the 2026 Eid exodus. Combined officers have prepared schemes and services to ensure smooth travel.
“Based on predictions from the Ministry of Transport, the DKI Jakarta region ranks second as the area of origin with the most homeward travellers,” said Head of Traffic at Metro Jaya Police, Brigadier Komarudin, to journalists on Monday (9 March 2026).
Komarudin noted that travellers from Jakarta use three main routes: westbound towards Sumatra, southbound towards Bogor and surrounding areas, and eastbound towards Java. A total of 101 posts will be established along these routes to ensure smooth travel.
“We will deploy no fewer than 101 service posts. These consist of security posts, service posts, integrated posts, and monitoring posts on road sections where we project or predict traffic surges,” he explained.
Police have also prepared rest areas for two-wheeler riders so they can rest briefly. These rest areas are located at Jatiuwung and Kalimalang police posts.
“We have also prepared special rest areas for motorcyclists heading west, which will be set up at our Jatiuwung police post for riders. Since motorcyclists travel quite far and will cross into Sumatra via Daan Mogot Road, we have also arranged facilities at several other spots in Kalimalang, Bekasi,” he said.
Police urged two-wheeler riders not to carry excessive loads or passengers beyond safe limits. Komarudin called on them to prioritise safety under the motto “Safe Homecoming, Happy Family”.
“For homeward travellers using vehicles, particularly two-wheelers, we also urge you to pay attention to luggage and passengers carried. Do not overload; comply with the relevant regulations,” he stated.
Komarudin urged the public to monitor their physical health and vehicle roadworthiness during the journey. He also asked travellers to anticipate weather conditions. Police and relevant stakeholders have already prepared a traffic management scheme in case of flooding on the travel routes.
To support security operations, the Metro Jaya Police will conduct Operation Ketupat Jaya 2026, which will run from 13–25 March. More than 6,800 combined personnel will be deployed for security operations.