The Ministry of Transportation Prepares 401 Free Mudik Busses for 2026
- 26 Feb 2026 09:15 WIB
- Voice of Indonesia
RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - The Directorate General of Land Transportation of the Ministry of Transportation, Aan Suhanan, has prepared 401 bus units for the free homecoming program on the road during the 2026 Eid transportation. He said these busses will have a capacity of 15,834 free homecoming passengers, which includes both outbound and return trips.
"Registration will open starting March 1, 2026, online thru the website nusantara.kemenhub.go.id. Registration will close when the entire quota has been filled," Aan stated in Jakarta, Wednesday, 25 February 2026.
This year's free road transportation mudik program is available to 34 destination cities in 10 provinces, including Palembang, Lampung, Bengkulu, Padang, Medan, Aceh, Garut, Tasikmalaya, Cirebon, Kuningan, Semarang, Solo, Yogyakarta, Wonogiri, Purwokerto, Tegal, Pekalongan, Demak, Boyolali, Klaten, Pati, Blora, Cilacap, Wonosobo, Kebumen, Magelang, Wonosari, Jepara, Sragen, Madiun, Surabaya, Tuban, Malang, and Tulungagung.
Meanwhile, for the return flow, it will be dispatched from 12 cities in 8 provinces, including Kuningan, Madiun, Surabaya, Palembang, Padang, Medan, Aceh, Semarang, Solo, Yogyakarta, Wonogiri, and Purwokerto.
"Additionally, we also provide 8 units of motorcycle transport trucks intended for travellers returning to their hometowns with motorcycles. These trucks can accommodate 240 units of motorcycles," he said.
Moreover, he explained that the departure times for the homecoming traffic are divided into three days at five locations, namely on March 16, 2026, from Pondok Cabe Terminal in South Tangerang, on March 17, 2026, from Jatijajar Terminal in Depok and Pulogebang Terminal in Jakarta. Meanwhile, on March 18, 2026, there will be departures from Kampung Rambutan Terminal in Jakarta and Poris Plawad Terminal in Tangerang.
"We also ensure that the free homecoming busses to be dispatched have undergone a safety inspection or ramp check. This is done to ensure and guaranty that the condition of the busses and drivers are in prime condition so that all passengers are expected to arrive at their hometown safely and comfortably," he conveyed.
With the existence of this free homecoming program, it is a form of the government's presence to help those in need, especially to maintain family ties in their hometowns. It is hoped that the community can make the best use of this program.
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