Pelindo Supports Free Mudik Programme with State-Owned Enterprises 2026 from GBK
Jakarta – PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) or Pelindo again participated in dispatching participants of the Free Mudik Programme with State-Owned Enterprises 2026 from the Ring Road area of Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) in Jakarta on Tuesday 17 March 2026. This programme represents a form of synergy between state-owned enterprises in supporting the smooth flow of the homeward exodus whilst creating a Comfortable Mudik experience for the public.
As an annual programme, the Free Mudik Programme with State-Owned Enterprises was implemented by the State-Owned Enterprise Regulatory Board together with BPI Danantara, involving 96 state-owned enterprises and their subsidiaries. Overall, the programme dispatched 116,688 homeward-bound travellers to various regencies and cities across Indonesia. In its implementation, various transport modes are available with guaranteed safety standards, including land transport, railways, and ships.
The Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, stated that this programme represents a manifestation of the state’s presence in providing the best service to the public.
“This is a joint effort. We all hear the expectations of President Prabowo Subianto that if we can provide the best, the best service for the public, certainly this demonstrates that the state and government are always present for them,” he said.
A total of 83,432 homeward-bound travellers were dispatched using approximately 1,541 bus units, approximately 28,720 travellers used 99 train sets, and 4,532 travellers used 46 ships. In this programme, Pelindo provided support through the provision of 161 bus transport units serving 13 destination cities across various regions of Indonesia as part of the company’s active role in the success of the Free Mudik Programme with State-Owned Enterprises 2026.
Pelindo’s Chief Executive Officer, Achmad Muchtasyar, stated that Pelindo’s participation in this programme is a manifestation of the company’s commitment to continue supporting social initiatives that provide direct benefits to the public.
“Hopefully with our form of corporate social and environmental responsibility, this becomes a hope for the public to be able to meet their families, create happiness, refreshment, and then return to Jakarta to earn a living with new enthusiasm,” said Achmad.
One mudik participant heading to Solo, Joni, expressed his gratitude for being able to participate in this year’s free mudik programme.
“This is the first time I have participated in a free mudik. Thank you to Pelindo for providing transport for us to return home. My hope is that it continues every year,” said Joni.