Mudik Traffic at Jakarta Terminals Flowing Smoothly, Peak Predicted for 18 March
Jakarta – Jakarta’s Transportation Agency (Dishub) has confirmed that the 2026 Eid holiday exodus from multiple terminals in the capital is proceeding smoothly, with peak traffic predicted to occur on 18 March 2026.
“Regarding mudik policy and implementation in Jakarta, we are pleased to report that operations at our four main terminals and three additional terminals remain smooth, particularly at the Type-A terminal, the Integrated Pulo Gebang Terminal,” said Deputy Head of Jakarta’s Transportation Agency Ujang Hermawan at the Integrated Pulo Gebang Terminal in East Jakarta on Tuesday.
He confirmed that his agency continues to monitor mudik traffic across the four main and three additional terminals serving departing passengers.
According to him, one of the primary monitoring points is the Integrated Pulo Gebang Terminal, which is classified as a Type-A terminal and serves as one of Jakarta’s largest intercity-interprovincial bus (AKAP) departure hubs.
Ujang explained that based on recent monitoring data, a surge in passenger numbers occurred on Friday (13 March). On that day, more than 4,000 passengers departed using approximately 800 buses from the terminal.
The Jakarta Transportation Agency has deployed various personnel to ensure smooth and safe travel for homebound passengers. Officers stationed at the terminal come from multiple agencies, including the Transportation Agency, healthcare workers, and volunteers.
“We have mobilised personnel from the Transportation Agency coordinated with the Health Agency, the Indonesian Red Cross, Scouts, and representatives from each bus operator,” Ujang explained.
Simultaneously, the Jakarta Provincial Government is operating a free mudik programme specifically for residents travelling to island areas. Programme participants will depart from Muara Angke Port to the Thousand Islands region.
“On 18 March, there will also be free mudik departures to the Thousand Islands from Muara Angke Port. We have prepared approximately 19 vessels owned by the Transportation Agency to transport roughly 800 passengers,” Ujang stated.
Although mudik traffic is increasing, no significant problems have been encountered so far in travel from Jakarta to various destinations. The Transportation Agency continues coordinating with police to monitor traffic conditions on mudik routes departing Jakarta.
“For now, all remains under control. We are also coordinating with the Metro Jaya Traffic Police regarding the mudik travel situation from Jakarta to provincial areas, which continues to be monitored as normal,” Ujang said.
He expressed hope that inter-agency coordination and field personnel readiness will maintain smooth mudik traffic through its peak in the coming days, allowing travellers to journey safely and comfortably to their hometowns.