Returning Holidaymakers Begin Arriving at Tanjung Priok Bus Terminal

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Holidaymakers using intercity and interprovincial (AKAP) buses have begun arriving at Tanjung Priok Bus Terminal in North Jakarta following the Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah holiday.

“From morning until midday today, around 250 passengers arrived with a total of about 30 buses. We predict that arrivals will become busier again this evening until night,” said the Head of Tanjung Priok Bus Terminal, Sandi, in Jakarta on Wednesday.

According to him, the peak of the first return wave occurred on Tuesday (24/3), and the peak of the second return wave is estimated to take place on Saturday (28/3) and Sunday (29/3) due to schools resuming activity on Monday (30/3).

“The number of arriving passengers has not yet experienced a significant surge. Conditions at Tanjung Priok Terminal remain monitored and conducive up to now,” he explained.

According to Sandi, the current return flow at Tanjung Priok Terminal is dominated by passengers from Central Java and East Java regions.

“Joint personnel remain on alert, including at health posts and security points to ensure the smooth and safe return of holidaymakers to Jakarta,” he said.

One bus passenger from Magetan, East Java, Yudi (38), said he had returned to his hometown since H-3 before Eid and is coming back to Jakarta early because he will start work.

“The journey was quite smooth and safe, although there was some congestion at several points. Overall, it was still comfortable,” he said.

According to Yudi, transportation services are now much better. He hopes that in the future, facilities and travel information can continue to be improved.

“Hopefully in the future, the homecoming and return flows can be better organised, facilities improved, and journeys made more comfortable for all people,” he stated.