Over 9,000 Buses Found Violating Rules During Eid Exodus, Banned from Operating!
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) has revealed important findings regarding the readiness of bus fleets during the 1447 Hijriah Eid transportation period. From tens of thousands of vehicles inspected, thousands were found to violate regulations and thus prohibited from operating.
The Directorate General of Land Transportation of Kemenhub recorded that safety inspections or ramp checks were conducted on 60,946 bus units from 23 February to 23 March 2026. The composition of inspected vehicles was dominated by intercity interprovincial (AKAP) buses.
“From that number, 27,635 or 45.34% are AKAP fleets, 27,461 or 45.06% are AKDP vehicles, tourist transport 2,651 or 4.35%, and other categories 3,199 or 5.25%,” stated Director General of Land Transportation Aan Suhanan in his remarks, quoted on Wednesday (25/3/2026).
From the inspection results, many vehicles were declared roadworthy. However, a significant number were found to have issues, both technical and administrative, resulting in a total of more than 9,000 buses prohibited from operating.
“There are those with Repair Warnings (Technical Support Violations) numbering 13,116 units or 21.52%. Receiving fines and Operational Bans (Administrative Violations) 1,941 units or 3.18%, and Operational Bans (Major Technical Violations) 7,131 units or 11.70%,” explained Aan.
In total, more than 9,000 bus units were prohibited from operating due to violations, either from major technical issues or administrative problems. This finding is a serious concern given the high mobility of the public during the mudik season.
In addition to fleets, the health aspect of drivers was also not overlooked in the inspections. The government considers this factor crucial in maintaining safety for long-distance journeys.
“Most of the drivers inspected were healthy and fit to drive, namely 634 people or about 92.83%. Meanwhile, 40 people or 5.86% are fit to drive with notes, and 9 drivers were declared unfit to drive,” he revealed.
Inspections were also conducted randomly in the field, including at the Km 45 Rest Area on the Jagorawi Toll towards Ciawi, which is a favourite route to the Puncak and Sukabumi tourist areas. From 34 vehicles inspected at that location, only some were immediately declared roadworthy.
“Vehicles declared not meeting technical and/or administrative aspects include inactive BLU-e for 2 vehicles, no BLU-e for 3 vehicles, inactive KPS for 3 vehicles, no KPS for 13 vehicles,” said Aan.