Participants in BUMN Free Mudik Programme 2026 Exceed Target
The BUMN Free Mudik programme 2026 officially commenced with the departure of thousands of participants through a Flag Off ceremony at Ring Road Gelora Bung Karno (GBK), Senayan, Jakarta, on Tuesday, 17 March. This year, the collaborative initiative of state-owned enterprises recorded 116,688 travellers, exceeding the initial target of 104,000 participants.
The bus convoy departed at 08.00 WIB, attended by the Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY), the Head of the State-Owned Enterprises Regulatory Board Dony Oskaria, and senior management from the BUMN Group.
Coordinating Minister AHY commended the BUMN initiative as an effective measure to reduce traffic congestion, particularly for motorcycle users. “As directed by President Prabowo, if we can provide excellent service to the public, this demonstrates that the state and government are always present for them,” AHY stated.
Muhammad Awaluddin, President Director of Jasa Raharja and Coordinator of the BUMN Free Mudik Programme 2026, explained that the success resulted from collaboration between the BUMN Regulatory Board, Danantara, and 96 state-owned enterprises and their subsidiaries.
“This year, we are grateful that the number of participants exceeded our target. This demonstrates extraordinary public enthusiasm. In line with our theme ‘Comfortable Mudik Together’, we hope all travellers reach their hometowns safely to celebrate Eid,” Awaluddin said.
The programme is expected to not only ease the transport cost burden for the public but also reduce road accident rates during the 2026 Eid mudik period.
The BUMN Free Mudik Programme 2026 deployed a total of 1,541 buses, 99 train sets, and 46 ships to transport mudik participants to more than 200 regencies and cities throughout Indonesia.
This year’s implementation introduced new features. BUMNs provided special fleets for mudik travellers with disabilities to ensure inclusive services. Additionally, electric buses were operated as part of sustainable and environmentally-friendly transport innovation.
The Head of the BUMN Regulatory Board, Dony Oskaria, emphasised that the approximately 10 per cent increase in participants above the target demonstrates strong public confidence. “We want to ensure the public can undertake mudik journeys more safely and comfortably, whilst helping reduce traffic congestion during the Eid period,” Dony said.