Transport Minister Dudy and West Java Governor Dedi Monitor Homecoming Traffic in West Java
The Transport Minister, Dudy Purwagandhi, together with West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi, inspected transportation conditions and numerous homecoming (mudik) route points across West Java during the 2026 Lebaran Transport season on Saturday, 14 March 2026. The inspection was conducted to directly monitor traffic conditions on the main routes used by the public during the early phase of the homecoming period.
The first inspection point was located in the Cirebon area. On that occasion, the Transport Minister reported that vehicle movement during the early phase of the homecoming period had begun to increase. According to reports from Jasa Marga, vehicle volumes had increased by approximately 14 per cent compared to normal conditions.
“So far, there has indeed been an increase, but it is not yet very high. Based on reports from Jasa Marga, to date there has been an increase of approximately 14 per cent,” said the Transport Minister.
Based on a survey conducted by the Indonesian Ministry of Transport, the peak homecoming traffic is expected to occur on 18 March 2026. The government urged the public to arrange their travel times by utilising the work-from-anywhere (WFA) policy, so that the distribution of homecoming time could be more evenly spread and potential congestion could be reduced.
In addition, the government also remained vigilant about potential traffic obstacles arising from community activities along the homecoming routes. The Transport Minister specifically urged the cessation of activities that could endanger safety, such as residents scavenging for coins from road users on the Pantura route in the Kalisewo area, Indramayu.
“We hope that this activity will not continue. When the homecoming traffic arrives, the number of vehicles will be very large, so there is potential to disrupt traffic flow. Most importantly, we are also concerned about the safety of our brothers and sisters in the Kalisewo area,” he explained.
At the same occasion, the Transport Minister, together with the West Java Governor, symbolically handed over compensation to 557 traditional transport drivers in the Cirebon area, consisting of becak (pedicab) and ojek (motorcycle taxi) drivers. This assistance was provided to drivers affected by the operational regulation and control measures during the homecoming period.
Transport Minister Dudy stated that this step was a form of collaboration between the central government and regional government in maintaining smooth homecoming traffic whilst paying attention to traditional transport drivers.
“We from the Ministry of Transport appreciate the initiative of the West Java Provincial Government in providing assistance to traditional transport drivers. This programme is very good because it can help maintain smooth traffic flow whilst providing support to drivers so that they can rest during the Lebaran Transport period,” said the Transport Minister.
The assistance programme provided compensation of Rp1.4 million per person to traditional transport drivers such as angkot (minibus), becak (pedicab), andong (horse cart), and ojek (motorcycle taxi) drivers. Through this assistance, drivers are expected to be able to reduce their operational activities temporarily during the homecoming period, so that the potential for roadside disruptions can be minimised.
According to the Transport Minister, this step also helped field officers in maintaining smooth traffic flow on the main mudik routes, particularly in the Pantura Cirebon area, which is one of the important corridors for population movement towards Central and East Java.
“We also urge other regional governments to initiate similar programmes in accordance with their respective regional capacities. Steps like this can help create a safe, secure, smooth, and comfortable homecoming journey for the public,” he said.
After completing the inspection in Cirebon, Transport Minister Dudy continued his journey to Subang via the land route to ensure the readiness of infrastructure and smooth traffic flow on the main routes used by homecoming travellers. During this journey, the Transport Minister also monitored several congestion-prone areas and the readiness of safety support facilities for travel.
The inspection was concluded with a return journey to Jakarta via the Pantura route. The Transport Minister and entourage also travelled along the non-toll arterial road to ensure the readiness of alternative routes that are widely used by homecoming travellers.
“This inspection via the land route is important so that we can see directly the real conditions in the field, ranging from smooth traffic flow, readiness of signs and safety facilities, to potential congestion points. In this way, anticipatory measures can be prepared more optimally to ensure that the public’s homecoming journey proceeds safely, smoothly, and comfortably,” concluded the Transport Minister.