Govt Discourages Using Motorcycles, Implores Travelers to Participate in 2024 Free Homecoming Program
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19 March 2024 08:15 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Cultural Affairs Muhadjir Effendy urged citizens not to use two-wheeled vehicles when participating in the 2024 Eid homecoming. He encouraged people to take advantage of the free homecoming program.
"We urge [citizens] not to use motorcycles [in the 2024 Eid homecoming], it is better to join the free homecoming program. After all, we have also prepared transport for [motorcycles]," Muhadjir said at a press conference on Monday, March 18, 2024.
Muhadjir said that the free homecoming program was carried out by the Ministry of Transportation and the SOEs as well as other relevant ministries. He hopes that private companies can also offer the program to the public.
"On this occasion, I also implore private companies and community organizations to provide free homecoming services, " Muhadjir said.
The government also prepares sea transport to carry vehicles during the free homecoming program.
Muhadjir said that the government will implement the free homecoming program in stages starting from April 5. Furthermore, he urged travelers using public transportation to buy tickets and check in online to reduce queues.
"[Buy tickets] D-1 at the latest. Don't come to the station or crossing point without a ticket to avoid difficulties. The procedures this year are so much more organized than previous years,” he said.
For information, Muhadjir estimates that the peak of the Eid al-Fitr homecoming flow is expected to occur on April 5-7 with the return flow on April 14-15.
Citing a survey conducted by the Ministry of Transportation, he said the number of travelers in 2024 is estimated to reach 193.6 million people. "Much bigger than in 2023, which was 123.8 million people. There is more than 60 percent increase this year," he concluded.
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