Jakarta Transportation Authority Forecasts Peak Mudik Traffic for 17–18 March
The Jakarta Transportation Authority (Dishub) has forecast the peak of the 2026 Mudik season to occur on 17–18 March 2026. The authority is preparing several major terminals to accommodate the anticipated surge in passengers.
Ujang Hermawan, Deputy Head of Dishub DKI Jakarta, stated that four primary terminals are being readied to manage the movement of homebound travellers from Jakarta during the 2026 Mudik peak, which begins imminently.
“It is estimated to occur on 17 and 18 March,” Ujang said at Kampung Rambutan Terminal in East Jakarta on Monday (16 March). “We are indeed preparing for the surge at four main terminals: Pulo Gebang, Kampung Rambutan, Kalideres, and Tanjung Priok.”
The authority is also establishing backup terminals at Muara Angke, Lebak Bulus, and Grogol to manage passenger overflow and ensure smooth operations throughout the Lebaran holiday period.
During an inspection of Kampung Rambutan Terminal, Ujang noted that the facility still requires infrastructure improvements to function as a more integrated transport hub. He highlighted opportunities for better organisation of departures, similar to the Pulo Gebang Integrated Terminal, noting that the facility serves passengers travelling not only to Java but also to Sumatra.
“I also see that it can be further developed with better arrangements, including for small and medium enterprises, security posts, and other service facilities. It is possible that in the future, the Regional Asset Agency will develop the area into a comprehensive integrated terminal for Kampung Rambutan,” he added.
Passenger movement from Kampung Rambutan Terminal has been steadily increasing as the Mudik peak approaches. By the fifth day before Lebaran, thousands of passengers had already been dispatched from the terminal.
“The latest figure was 2,700 passengers in a day. But overall, nearly 10,000 have already passed through, with several days seeing numbers above 2,000,” Ujang noted.
Meanwhile, Dishub DKI is also preparing transport services for Jakarta residents who will not be participating in the 2026 Lebaran Mudik. The government estimates that approximately 4 million residents will remain in the capital during the Lebaran period.
According to Ujang, public transport services will remain operational to support residents’ mobility, whether for sightseeing within the city or visiting family members.
The DKI Provincial Government is also introducing a free public transport policy during Lebaran 2026. This policy applies to several modes of transport managed by the local government.
“On 1 and 2 Shawwal, the Governor has established free transport services managed by DKI Provincial Government. TransJakarta, MRT, and LRT will all be free. This is intended as a family gathering and silaturahmi (social bonding) occasion before and after Eid al-Fitr,” he concluded.