Pramono Launches Free Eid 2026 Homecoming for 35,000 Participants
Jakarta’s Provincial Government (Pemprov) DKI Jakarta officially dispatched tens of thousands of residents participating in the free homecoming programme ahead of Eid al-Fitr 2026.
Syafrin Liputo, Head of the DKI Jakarta Transportation Department, noted that public enthusiasm this year surged significantly, resulting in a substantial increase in the bus fleet deployed.
“The total number of passengers transported in this year’s free homecoming and return programme is 35,012 passengers,” said Syafrin at the National Monument (Monas) area, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday (17 March).
The smooth execution of this major homecoming dispatch was also supported by strong collaboration between the DKI Provincial Government and various companies through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding.
“The fleet prepared for this year’s free homecoming and return service comprises 744 buses, of which 660 buses are funded by the regional budget and 83 buses come from CSR, state-owned enterprises, and private companies in Jakarta,” said Syafrin.
“Subsequently, 400 buses are allocated for the homecoming journey with a passenger capacity of 18,813 and 344 buses for the return journey with a capacity of 16,199 passengers,” he added.
Governor Pramono Anung, who directly led the departure agenda, noted that the facilities provided do not focus solely on passenger transport.
The DKI Provincial Government also dispatched hundreds of specialised truck fleets to transport motorcycles belonging to homebound travellers as a precautionary measure to prevent residents from riding two-wheelers for long-distance travel.
“We are also sending people who ride motorcycles from Pulogadung via truck. The number is roughly around 388 for round trips, or approximately 800-900 motorcycles for return trips,” said Pramono.
“Why are we doing this, fellow citizens? Again, to provide safety and comfort for the homebound travellers heading to their respective hometowns,” he added.
To ensure all dispatched fleets arrive at their destinations safely, a series of strict inspections were directly supervised by the local government authorities immediately before the buses departed.
Pramono stressed that travel safety is the top priority, with vehicle safety tests and checks on the physical and mental condition of drivers having been conducted.
“Before departure, I also directly inspected the drivers for health checks and drug tests. I also received a report from the Head of the Transportation Department that ramp checks have been carried out for all buses heading home to their villages,” explained Pramono.
This homecoming fleet dispatch reaches a wide range of destinations, spread across 20 cities/regencies in six different provinces.
“This homecoming goes to 20 cities and regencies across six provinces. Including Lampung, South Sumatra, and of course Java; Central Java, West Java, East Java, and the Special Region of Yogyakarta,” explained Pramono.
Concluding the dispatch event, Pramono issued an important appeal regarding the management of return traffic. Given the extended holiday period, he hoped residents would not converge returning to the Capital at the same time and would continue to utilise the free return transport services provided so they could return to their activities with renewed enthusiasm in Jakarta.