Jakarta Adds Free Homecoming Quota for Eid 2025

JAKARTA, KOMPAS - The Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta will still hold free homecoming trips for Eid 2025 amidst budget efficiency. In fact, the passenger quota has been increased in line with the high enthusiasm of residents for last year's free homecoming trips.

The Head of the Jakarta Transportation Agency, Syafrin Liputo, stated that the Jakarta Provincial Government allocated Rp 16 billion for free homecoming trips this year. The funds are for the operation of 293 trucks for the homecoming flow and 228 buses for the return flow, as well as 10 trucks each for motorcycle transportation.

All buses are targeted to transport 22,403 residents, while trucks will carry 600 motorcycles. "The demand in 2024 is quite high. Many residents have not been served, so we are increasing the quota," said Syafrin, Tuesday (18/2/2025).

In addition to the passenger quota, the number of destination cities for the homecoming trip has also increased. This time, the homecoming trip serves passengers to 20 cities in 6 provinces, namely Palembang and Bandar Lampung in Sumatra; Kuningan and Tasikmalaya in West Java; 10 cities in Central Java, ranging from Tegal, Pekalongan to Sragen; Yogyakarta City; and 5 cities in East Java, such as Blitar and Malang.

This free homecoming program has been running since 2019. Its aim is to reduce traffic accidents, especially those involving motorcycle travelers, and to commit to providing easy, safe, and comfortable transportation modes for residents who wish to celebrate Eid in their hometowns.

Free homecoming can be accessed via the https://mudikgratis.jakarta.go.id/auth/login. page. The requirements include having a Jakarta resident identity card (KTP) or family card (KK) and showing a vehicle registration certificate (STNK).

The socialization will begin in early March 2025. After that, it will continue with registration and verification until a week before Eid.

In 2024, as many as 12,170 residents participated in this free homecoming. They departed from the National Monument (Monas).

Overall, at that time the Jakarta Provincial Government, supported by village-owned enterprises (BUMD) and private companies, provided 469 buses for homecoming and return trips as well as 12 trucks for transporting motorcycles to 19 cities in 6 provinces.

Leni (38), a resident of West Jakarta, hopes to once again receive a free homecoming quota for this year's Eid. Last year, she was able to participate in the free homecoming to her hometown in Malang, East Java, without having to spend any money.

"If there is no free homecoming program, each time we travel back and forth for homecoming, it can cost more than IDR 3 million for three people by train. That is if we get a cheap price and do not run out of tickets," he said.

Last year, Leni went home for free using a bus from the National Monument (Monas) area, Jakarta, on Thursday (4/4/2024). She still remembers being at Monas since 05.00 WIB because she was afraid of being late and was too enthusiastic. The bus at that time left around 09.00 WIB.

According to Leni, last year's free homecoming went smoothly. The bus she rode also had no problems.

"I am very grateful for this free homecoming. The money that would have been used to buy train or bus tickets can be saved and some of it can be used as THR (holiday allowance) for my nephews and nieces in my hometown," said Leni.

Initially, Leni got information about free homecoming through social media. Without waiting long, she immediately registered.

Unlike Leni, Nasrul Hanafi (40), a resident of Central Jakarta, has never received a free homecoming ticket. According to him, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government needs to consider the main target of free homecoming recipients for low-income residents.

He also regretted some travelers who registered for free homecoming at more than one organizer. This is considered detrimental to other prospective travelers because it reduces the free homecoming quota.

"Hopefully this year I can get a free homecoming ticket. Incidentally, I haven't bought a homecoming ticket to Solo," he said.

For safety, Nasrul reminded the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government to always check the condition of the vehicle regularly before departure, including the driver.