Transport Ministry strengthens land transport safety during Eid homecoming and return journey

Jakarta — The Directorate General of Land Transport at the Transport Ministry (Kemenhub) is continuing to strengthen safety aspects of land transport during the 2026 Eid transport season (1447 Hijriah) to ensure smooth and secure movement for both outbound and return journeys.

Transport Ministry Director General Aan Suhanan stated that successful management of Eid transport depends not only on the readiness of infrastructure and regulations, but also on public understanding of safety measures.

“To guarantee safety, we are preparing comprehensively with all stakeholders from well in advance so that management of Eid transport runs better than in previous years,” said Aan in Jakarta on Friday.

Aan highlighted that collaboration between various parties, including the role of the media, is crucial in disseminating accurate and easily understandable safety information to the public.

“For instance, there are sometimes false reports circulating among the public, and the media can convey accurate and factual information,” he explained.

According to him, safety messaging to the public must be conveyed by the media, given the large-scale population movement expected during the Eid homecoming and return periods, estimated to reach 143.9 million people.

Through information dissemination by the media, he stated, it is hoped that various government policies prepared for safe travel can be effectively communicated to the public.

As part of preparations for the 2026 Eid transport season, the Directorate General of Land Transport has conducted safety inspections (ramp checks) on tens of thousands of buses to ensure that operating vehicles meet roadworthiness standards.

Aan also encouraged the public to check their vehicle registration numbers through the Mitra Darat application to verify the vehicle’s roadworthiness status and ensure safe travel.

In the land transport sector, the ministry has carried out vehicle safety inspections, particularly for buses. Of the 40,000 buses inspected, 5,000 were found to be unfit for the road.

Furthermore, Aan reminded prospective travellers to ensure they are in good physical condition before travelling and to comply with safety regulations.

He emphasised that motorcycles must be operated according to safety requirements, especially for holiday journeys, and should not carry passengers exceeding the vehicle’s capacity.

For travellers using private vehicles, he urged them to always check their vehicles and health status before departure.

“Surveys predict approximately 20 million travellers will use motorcycles during the holiday period. It is essential that motorcycle users do not exceed capacity limits — only two persons are allowed, one driver and one passenger,” Aan stressed.