West Java Provincial Government Disburses Rp6.9 Billion in Compensation for Minibus Drivers During Eid 2026
The West Java Provincial Government has officially disbursed compensation funds to thousands of minibus (angkot) drivers affected by operational restrictions during the Eid 2026 holiday exodus and festive period. This initiative was implemented to alleviate traffic congestion at critical points along exodus routes and tourist destinations.
Dhani Gumelar, Head of the West Java Transportation Office, explained that the provincial government allocated Rp6.9 billion from the West Java Regional Budget to support 5,812 beneficiaries. Each minibus driver will receive compensation of approximately Rp200,000 per day, disbursed directly to their bank accounts with BJB Bank.
The compensation scheme is divided into two main clusters: drivers on exodus routes such as those in Cirebon, Garut, and Tasikmalaya regions, and those on tourist routes including the Bogor-Puncak-Cianjur area, Bandung-Lembang, and Kuningan areas. Drivers on exodus routes will receive compensation for seven days, totalling Rp1.4 million, whilst those on tourist routes will receive compensation for five days following the Eid period, totalling Rp1 million.
“Based on our analysis, peak congestion occurs at H+2 after Eid. Therefore, we distribute compensation during peak congestion periods to effectively alleviate traffic jams,” Dhani stated.
The West Java Provincial Government will collaborate with district and city transportation offices to ensure that minibus drivers do not continue operating despite receiving compensation during the Eid 2026 holiday period. Strict sanctions have been prepared for violators, ranging from administrative penalties to vehicle impoundment.
“We will enforce strict measures. Based on last year’s experience, violators were recorded and even had their vehicles impounded by the Transportation Office,” he emphasised.
Through this programme, the government hopes to significantly reduce congestion at critical points such as Lembang and Puncak, whilst providing welfare for minibus drivers who cease operations to ensure smooth traffic flow during the holiday period.