Kakorlantas: Banten-Lampung Ports Ready to Serve Travelers, Demonstrating State Presence
The Head of the National Traffic Police, Irjen Agus Suryonugroho, together with all stakeholders, ensured the readiness of ports in the Lampung and Banten regions in anticipation of the 2026 Eid al-Fitr exodus and return flow. The state is present to serve and make public safety the top priority.
Irjen Agus conducted an inspection of port readiness in the Lampung and Banten regions on Wednesday (February 26, 2026). The review was carried out with a number of related stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of crossing services during the implementation of Operation Ketupat 2026.
The stakeholders present included ASPD Director Heru Widodo, Jasa Raharja Director Muhammad Awaluddin, Head of the Toll Road Regulatory Agency (BPJT) Wilan Oktavian, Director of SPASDP at the Ministry of Transportation Sigit Widodo, Director of Traffic and Road Transportation at the Ministry of Transportation Rudi Irawan, Senior Expert at the Presidential Staff Office (KSP) Bhinneka Putra Linanta, and Head of the Transportation Policy Agency at the Ministry of Transportation Hermanta. Officials from the BMKG, Basarnas and others were also present.
Accompanying Irjen Agus were, among others, Director of Registration and Identification of the National Traffic Police, Brigjen Wibowo, Director of Law Enforcement of the National Traffic Police, Brigjen Faizal, and Head of the Operations Section of the National Traffic Police, Kombes Aries Syahbudin.
Accompanied by a team of stakeholders, the Head of the National Traffic Police inspected a number of critical points, starting from arterial roads to a number of ports in Lampung to Banten, which will be prepared to serve travelers. Irjen Agus emphasized that Operation Ketupat 2026 is a manifestation of the state’s presence in providing the best service for travelers.
“We ensure readiness for the upcoming Operation Ketupat. The state is present to ensure that all modes of transportation run safely,” said Irjen Agus after leading a coordination meeting at the Sasoro Building, Merak Port, Thursday (February 26, 2026).
Cross-Sectoral Synergy and Collaboration
Irjen Agus said that the monitoring results showed that port readiness was in optimal condition. All stakeholders have also presented strategic steps to anticipate surges in passengers and vehicles during the peak of the exodus.
In the Lampung region, for example, Irjen Agus and stakeholders saw the readiness at the Bakauheni Port, BBJ Muara Pilu Port, and Wika Beton Port. This year, there is the addition of one new port, namely the Sumur Makmur Abadi (SMA) Port, to accelerate the distribution of vehicles during the exodus.
“This year, there is the addition of one Sumur Makmur Abadi port. Hopefully, with the addition of this pattern, the distribution of traffic can be faster,” said the Head of the National Traffic Police.
“The readiness is extraordinary and each stakeholder has presented their readiness. We want to ensure that the Ketupat Operation runs even better and smoothly,” said Irjen Agus.
Irjen Agus said that Operation Ketupat 2026 is a humanitarian operation with the tagline ‘Safe Homecoming, Happy Family’ in accordance with the instructions of the National Police Chief, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo. Security is focused on five clusters, namely toll roads and alternative roads, crossing points, airports, stations and terminals, places of worship, and tourist locations.
“Everything has been prepared. The team has prepared activity scenarios. We also utilize technology and infrastructure to ensure that the latest updates are the basis for appropriate action,” he explained.
Irjen Agus emphasized that Operation Ketupat is not just a traffic operation, but a manifestation of the state’s presence in guaranteeing safety during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, as well as the Eid holiday period, while also realizing safe, secure, orderly and smooth traffic.
Meanwhile, the President Director of ASDP, Heru Widodo, said that his company will re-implement a single ticketing policy as in the previous year. All crossing tickets will be the same as regular tickets without an executive class.
“This policy applies in Merak from March 20 to 23, and in Bakauheni from March 23 to 29. All tickets will be regular,” he said.
ASDP also added services in the form of electric buses at the Integrated Terminal in Merak to take passengers to the departure pier.
Meanwhile, the President Director of PT Jasa Raharja, M Awaluddin, ensured protection for all Eid travelers in 2026, both during the outbound and return flows.
“We ensure that all travelers are protected and safety is the top priority. We also coordinate across sectors to reduce fatalities from accidents,” said Awaluddin.
Jasa Raharja, continued Awaluddin, also runs a zero pending claim program during the 2026 Eid transportation period. They will ensure that there are no delayed compensation claims.
“The state is present not only to provide protection guarantees, but also safety for the community,” he said.
Although preparations are considered to be almost complete, the Head of the National Traffic Police asked all parties not to be complacent by continuing to update data and action plans. There is still time to perfect the best service for the community before Operation Ketupat 2026 takes place.
“Don’t be satisfied with what has been prepared today, even though almost everything is complete. The latest updates may be in about a week because there are still visits from the center,” said Irjen Agus.
Irjen Agus asked everyone to continue updating action plans because in the near future there will be a direct review from the central leadership level, including by the National Police Chief, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo. This is because President Prabowo Subianto really wants everyone to work to the maximum with synergy and collaboration to provide the best service for the community during the Eid exodus and return flow.