There is a 'Hell Date' for the Return Flow. Government Urges Citizens to WFA

The Directorate General of Land Transportation of the Ministry of Transportation urges holidaymakers to maximise their Work From Anywhere (WFA) time to ease the peak return flow predicted for 24 March 2025. “Jasa Marga predicts that on 24 March 2025, around 285,000 holiday vehicles will return to Jabodetabek via toll roads. We urge the public to utilise the WFA time provided so they can return on 25, 26, or 27 March,” said Director General of Land Transportation Aan Suhanan in Jakarta on Monday (23/3). He added that the WFA policy applies to those working in the government sector and state-owned enterprises (BUMN), and it is also encouraged for the private sector, with hopes that private entrepreneurs will provide flexibility to their employees to utilise WFA in managing their return schedules. This requires collective attention given the high surge in vehicles during yesterday’s peak outbound flow. The aim is to provide comfort for road users and avoid massive vehicle build-ups on the roads. Based on Jasa Marga data, as of 22 March 2025 at 14:00 WIB, 39.9 percent of vehicles had entered Jakarta from the total projection of 3.4 million vehicles. This figure is calculated from four main toll gates: GT Cikupa, GT Ciawi, GT Cikatama, and GT Kalihurip Utama. “We also remind the public to make the best use of rest areas. Maximise the 30-minute time so it can alternate with others or maximise rest spots that are also outside the toll roads,” said Dirjen Aan. He also emphasised to holidaymakers not to rest on the road shoulder as it would be very dangerous, potentially causing traffic accidents and adding to congestion. His side hopes that all stakeholders and the public can cooperate to create a safe, secure, and comfortable return flow.