Supporting Fuel Efficiency, Pertamina Transports Over 900 Returnees

PT Pertamina (Persero) has shown its commitment to supporting government programmes by providing free mobilisation services for returnees heading back to Jakarta. This activity is part of the routine Mudik Bareng Pertamina 2026 programme, aimed at ensuring smooth mobility during the Eid al-Fitr 2026 period while promoting comfortable and efficient public transportation. Under the main theme of Energy for Stepping Forward with Hope, during the return flow, Pertamina transported more than 900 participants back to Jakarta from four collection points: Yogyakarta, Semarang, Surabaya, and Cirebon, on 28 March 2026. In detail, from Yogyakarta, more than 300 returnees were transported, with the send-off led by Mahfud Nadio Hantoro, Sales Area Retail Yogyakarta of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, at Stadion Mandala Krida Yogyakarta. Mahfud stated that the programme not only supports public mobility but also reflects the spirit of collaborative travel that is more orderly and fuel-efficient. “This is one form of appreciation for the returnees. It also serves as an alternative for mass transportation, reducing emissions and improving fuel efficiency,” Mahfud told CNBC Indonesia, quoted on Thursday (2/4/2026). Mahfud hopes this activity brings joy to the returnees. The programme is also designed to ensure maximum comfort and safety for returnees. For instance, the mudik fleet is ensured to be safe, equipped with GPS, first aid kits, and monitored in real time. Furthermore, drivers are ensured to be in prime condition, and each bus is accompanied by special personnel. “The buses have been checked and inspected, and the drivers’ stamina is ensured to guarantee that returnees arrive back in Jakarta safely,” Mahfud explained. It is no wonder that this programme is well-appreciated by the returnees heading back to Jakarta. Nano, one of the returnees, expressed that Pertamina’s programme is extraordinary and that they are satisfied with the service provided. “We were well-served, welcomed, assisted, and received gift packages containing food and medicines,” he said. Besides Nano, Sri Astuti also felt the same satisfaction, especially since their journey home during the outbound flow also went smoothly. During the outbound mudik, Pertamina transported 5,000 returnees with 153 bus fleets to 23 destination areas. Pertamina plays a key role in ensuring orderly and efficient mudik travel.