Ministry of Transportation Records Over 10 Million Eid Travellers Using Public Transport
The Ministry of Transportation (MoT) has recorded 10,003,583—or over 10 million—people travelling for the 1447H Eid holidays using public transport during the period from 13 March to 20 March 2026, based on data from the 2026 Integrated Eid Transport Command Post.
“The cumulative movement of public transport passengers, from H-8 to H-1 before Eid, reached 10,003,583 people, indicating a 9.23 per cent increase compared to Eid transport in 2025, which totalled 9,158,315 people,” said Head of the Bureau of Communication and Public Information at the MoT, Ernita Titis Dewi, in Jakarta on Saturday (21/3), citing Antara.
She detailed the cumulative distribution by mode, including railways with 2,981,945 people, up 13.22 per cent from the previous year’s 2,633,878; air transport with 2,190,282 people, up 3.05 per cent from 2,125,523; ferries with 2,482,303 people, up 14.78 per cent from 2,162,708; land transport with 1,587,060 people, up 9.18 per cent from 1,453,679; and sea transport with 761,993 people.
In addition to passenger movements, vehicle flows were monitored at various transport hubs. On H-1, 117,016 vehicles exited the Jakarta Toll Gate, while 66,210 entered.
The total movement of vehicles entering and exiting at Jabodetabek toll gates reached 248,349 units, and at non-Jabodetabek toll gates, 236,758 units.
On arterial roads, 474,454 vehicles exited Jabodetabek, and 360,479 entered. Meanwhile, vehicle movements on non-Jabodetabek arterial roads reached 491,901 units.
She stated that the implementation of 2026 Eid transport refers to Ministerial Decree No. KM 59 of 2026 on the Coordinating Team for the Implementation of Integrated Eid Transport in 2026 (1447 H), with operational management continuously monitored in an integrated manner.
Based on daily data, the departure of public transport passengers on H-1 (20 March 2026) reached 915,635 people, distributed across all transport modes, with details including railways at 302,823 people, comprising 178,006 intercity passengers and 124,817 regional urban passengers;
Air transport at 207,261 people, consisting of 161,598 domestic passengers and 45,663 international passengers; sea transport at 54,693 people; ferries at 189,804 people; land transport at 161,054 people, comprising 145,340 bus passengers and 15,714 travel passengers.
The Ministry of Transportation also recorded the on-time performance (OTP) of public transport on H-1, including intercity railways at 98.20 per cent; regional railways at 98.90 per cent; domestic air at 85.79 per cent; international air at 70.24 per cent; sea at 95.70 per cent; ferries at 63.19 per cent; and land at 72.49 per cent.
The Ministry of Transportation continues to ensure the implementation of Eid Transport prioritises safety, security, and smoothness through cross-sector coordination and intensive monitoring at all transport hubs.
Titis also advised the public to anticipate the return flow, expected to peak on 24 March 2026 (H+3).
“The public should plan their return journeys early to avoid peak times, and consider alternative schedules to reduce congestion and ensure travel remains safe and comfortable,” said Titis.
Titis also reminded the public to ensure they are in prime physical condition, carry personal medications, and check vehicle readiness before travelling.
In addition, the public is urged to use official and licensed transport modes and utilise the latest information from official government channels.
“Compliance with instructions from on-site officers is also key to maintaining smoothness, safety, and comfort during the 2026 Eid return flow,” added Titis.