West Java Provincial Government Distributes Compensation to 3,000 Minibus, Rickshaw, and Cart Drivers
The West Java Provincial Government has begun disbursing compensation to minibus, rickshaw, and cart drivers who were furloughed during the outbound and return travel periods surrounding Eid al-Fitr 2026. A total of 3,000 drivers are receiving compensation valued at Rp6.9 billion.
West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi stated that the compensation disbursement commenced on Thursday evening, 12 March. “I have checked with the Head of the Provincial Finance Management Agency of West Java, and all funds have begun distribution tonight and will be completed tomorrow,” said Mulyadi, known as KDM, in a written statement on Friday, 13 March 2026.
The announcement was made during the Operation Ketupat Lodaya 2026 personnel assembly at West Java Police Headquarters on Thursday, 12 March, in preparation for services during the 1447 Hijri Eid al-Fitr celebration in 2026.
Compensation was provided to drivers operating in various areas, including Garut, Cirebon, Subang, Bogor, Cianjur, Padalarang, Lembang, and Bandung City. Some drivers were furloughed before Eid al-Fitr, whilst others were furloughed after the holiday. “We considered furloughing drivers not only during the outbound travel period, but also during the tourism flow after the holiday,” said Mulyadi.
Beyond driver compensation, the West Java Provincial Government also prepared healthcare services for the public during the holiday travel periods. One initiative involves operating a Mercedes vehicle owned by the governor that has been modified into emergency mobile healthcare unit on the Cipali toll road.
According to Mulyadi, the innovation was inspired by an incident in which a resident gave birth at the roadside. With the mobile healthcare unit, emergency medical services can be provided more appropriately. “Today it will be launched on the Cipali toll road, so that if anyone gives birth on the road, they give birth in the Mercedes, not on the roadside anymore,” said Mulyadi.
During the occasion, Mulyadi also appealed to the public to appreciate officers working in the field during the Eid holiday travel period. He also expressed appreciation to the families of officers who had to sacrifice time with their families for smooth holiday traffic flow. Thanks were also extended to sanitation workers who continued working whilst the public celebrated Eid al-Fitr. “And I also wish the sanitation workers well, thank you. They are an important part when people perform Eid prayers—they collect rubbish. Thank you,” he concluded.