West Java Governor Provides Rp1.4 Million Compensation to Cart and Pedicab Drivers Banned from Operating on Mudik Routes
West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi (KDM) has provided compensation to 483 delman cart drivers and pedicab operators across 12 districts in Garut Regency, West Java. The cart and pedicab drivers will receive pocket money of Rp1.4 million per person and are required to cease operations for one week.
Governor Mulyadi stated that ahead of the mudik and return traffic during Lebaran 2026, the provincial government has prepared a budget allocation for affected delman drivers and pedicab operators banned from operating on mudik routes and tourist areas in Garut Regency during the Idulfitri holiday period. The policy is implemented as a measure to ease traffic congestion that frequently occurs during the mudik exodus and Idulfitri holiday.
“In Garut Regency, a total of 483 people across 12 districts receive compensation assistance, consisting of 477 delman drivers and 6 pedicab operators. Each recipient receives compensation of Rp1.4 million per person and is required not to operate for seven days around national roads,” he stated on Saturday, 14 March 2026.
According to Mulyadi, the policy requires delman drivers and pedicab operators to temporarily cease operations for one week, both before and after Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah. However, to replace lost income, West Java Provincial Government provides pocket money compensation to these informal transport workers.
“This policy is part of the West Java Provincial Government programme to reduce potential congestion on main mudik routes and tourist areas. Additionally, this measure is expected to provide traditional transport workers with an opportunity to rest and celebrate Eid al-Fitr with their families,” he said.
Overall, West Java Province has allocated Rp6.9 billion in compensation for traditional transport drivers such as delman drivers and pedicab operators operating on main mudik routes and tourist areas across West Java. The policy is hoped to ensure smoother traffic flow during Lebaran 2026 mudik.
“Hopefully, by providing compensation to 477 delman drivers and 6 pedicab operators who temporarily do not operate for seven days, the main routes will not experience congestion. The delman drivers and pedicab operators who have received pocket money of Rp1.4 million per person simultaneously provide direct benefits to informal transport workers active on mudik routes,” he concluded.