Safe and Comfortable Journey Home: BRI Deploys 12,352 Mudik Travellers with 238 Buses
Jakarta – PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk continues to demonstrate its commitment to facilitating the smooth flow of Eid homebound travel in 2026, with participation in the Free Mudik BUMN 2026 programme “Safe Mudik, Sharing Hope” organised by the State-Owned Enterprises Regulatory Agency (BP BUMN).
In a ceremonial departure of mudik programme participants held at GBK Stadium in Jakarta on Tuesday 17 March, BRI deployed 5,050 homebound travellers utilising 101 buses for the 2026 Eid holiday break. The ceremony was attended by BP BUMN Head Dony Oskaria, Deputy BP BUMN Head Teddy Barata, Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, National Police Traffic Command Chief Irjen Pol. Agus Suryonugroho, BRI Deputy Chief Executive Officer Viviana Dyah Ayu Retno Kumalasari, BRI Micro Director Akhmad Purwakajaya, and executives from other state enterprises.
The Free Mudik BUMN 2026 programme “Safe Mudik, Sharing Hope” involved 96 state-owned enterprises and subsidiary companies. The initiative employed three main transport modes – bus, railway and maritime – and successfully deployed 116,668 homebound travellers, covering journeys to over 200 cities and districts across Indonesia.
BP BUMN Head Dony Oskaria stated that the Free Mudik BUMN programme represents a tangible commitment by state enterprises to serve and deliver direct benefits to society, particularly during significant occasions such as Eid. Through this initiative, the state via BUMN assists communities in undertaking mudik journeys that are safer and more comfortable.
“The Free Mudik BUMN programme exemplifies mutual cooperation and BUMN’s commitment to society. We wish to ensure that communities can conduct their homebound journeys safely, comfortably and securely, whilst helping reduce traffic congestion during the Eid period,” Dony said.
BRI Corporate Secretary Dhanny revealed that BRI, as part of the Danantara ecosystem, assumed a role in supporting the implementation of the Free Mudik BUMN 2026 programme through provision of safe, standardised bus transport. The programme aims to reduce traffic congestion and private vehicle usage, enabling smooth and comfortable Eid travel in 2026.
Under this programme, BRI provided free mudik journeys on three routes: Jakarta–Yogyakarta (via southern route), Jakarta–Wonogiri (via northern route) and Jakarta–Surabaya (via Trans-Java toll road). BRI ensured the programme not only offered free transport but was also designed with careful attention to passenger safety and comfort standards.
“This represents BRI’s genuine commitment to supporting safe and comfortable mudik journeys to final destinations. We are sending off homebound travellers with the hope that their journeys proceed smoothly and they can reach their destinations to celebrate Eid with their beloved families,” he said.
Dhanny added that beyond the Free Mudik BUMN 2026 programme, BRI has also provided alternative mudik schemes that have attracted substantial public interest. Overall, BRI has this year deployed 12,352 homebound travellers across 238 bus fleets.
BRI has also established five BRImo Mudik assistance posts at rest areas along Jakarta–Java toll routes. These locations include Rest Area KM 57 (Jakarta–Cikampek toll section), Rest Area KM 228 (Jakarta–Central Java toll section) and Rest Area KM 429 (Semarang–Solo toll section). Additionally, posts are available at Rest Area KM 97 (Cipularang toll section from Bandung–Jakarta) and Rest Area KM 752 (Jombang–Mojokerto toll section) to serve return traffic.
“At each BRImo Mudik assistance post, we provide various services including medical services from healthcare professionals, entertainment for travellers, massage chair services, affordable iftar meal vouchers and various attractive promotions throughout the period. Our hope is that the mudik assistance posts serve as rest stops for travellers undertaking long journeys, enabling them to recover before continuing their travels,” Dhanny added.
He emphasised that BRI continues to collaborate and work with various parties to support the government’s efforts in successfully executing the 2026 Eid homebound and return travel flows.
“We hope to continue being part of Indonesian communities’ journey in celebrating Eid with their beloved families, whilst strengthening the company’s role as a trusted partner across every phase of society’s lives,” he concluded.