Not Yet Busy, Peak AKAP Bus Return Flow Predicted Next Week

JAKARTA – The peak of the return flow for Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah at the Integrated Terminal Pulo Gebang is predicted to start occurring next week. This surge in inter-city inter-provincial (AKAP) bus passengers coincides with the end of the Lebaran holiday period and the impending conclusion of the Work From Anywhere (WFA) policy. The commander of the Integrated Terminal Pulo Gebang squad, Badman Harahap, stated that the current return flow conditions are still relatively low. Only 385 passengers arrived using 124 AKAP buses during that period. This figure indicates that the major wave of returns has not yet fully occurred, although it is estimated to increase in the near future. “We assure that we will provide the best service for this year’s Lebaran homecoming and return flow at Pulo Gebang Terminal,” he said. To anticipate the passenger surge, 85 combined personnel from internal units, TNI, and Polri have been deployed at every shift. On the other hand, departure data on Eid day showed quite high numbers, with 2,436 passengers recorded departing using 271 AKAP buses. However, this morning’s departures experienced a significant decline. “This morning, the number of departures is relatively low, namely 59 passengers with five AKAP buses,” he said.