Popular Motoring News: Mudik Schedule and Traffic Management, BEV Best-Sellers

JAKARTA — Many readers want to know about schedules and locations for one-way systems, contraflow, and odd-even driving restrictions during the 2026 Mudik Lebaran period. The government, through the Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Public Works, and the National Police’s Traffic Corps (Korlantas Polri), has implemented various traffic management measures during the 2026 Mudik Lebaran period starting today, Tuesday (17 March 2026). These policies are outlined in Joint Decision Letters (SKB) Number KP-DRJD 854 Year 2026, HK.201/1/21/DJPL/2026, Kep/43/II/2026, and 20/KPTS/Db/2026.

Battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales in Indonesia continued to show positive momentum in February 2026, with factory-to-dealer distributions totalling 12,259 units. According to data from the Association of Indonesian Automotive Manufacturers (Gaikindo), this figure grew by 21.8 per cent month-on-month, compared to 10,061 units recorded in January 2026.

PT Piaggio Indonesia has officially launched five new models for 2026, with the Sprint family receiving engine updates and various new features.

When undertaking long-distance mudik journeys, many drivers choose to open their vehicle bonnet during rest stops, believing this helps cool the engine more quickly after extended driving. However, this practice is not always necessary, particularly for newer vehicles.

The Japek II Selatan functional section has been prepared to facilitate the smooth flow of 2026 Mudik Lebaran return traffic. This toll road will function as an alternative route from Sadang to Jakarta should congestion occur on the existing Jakarta–Cikampek Toll Road. PT Jasamarga Japek Selatan will operate the functional section during 15–30 March 2026, though its use will be situational, opening only when traffic conditions on the main route experience congestion.