40 Free Homecoming Bus Fleet 2023 Threatened Not To Be Used, Ministry Of Transportation Reveals The Reason

Situasi Di Terminal Poris Plawad Tangerang/ Foto: Jehan/VOI

JAKARTA - The free homecoming program held by the government through the Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) is in vain. This is because there are dozens of buses that are most likely not used for free Eid 2023 homecoming transportation. This year, the Ministry of Transportation itself has provided 24,072 seats for the homecoming quota, consisting of 18,528 for the 2023 Lebaran homecoming (459 buses) and 5,544 people for the backflow (126 buses). Thus, a total of 585 buses were prepared for the 2023 free homecoming program. Director of Road Transportation of the Ministry of Transportation Suharto said that many people only register for the free homecoming program, but do not really take advantage of the quota given. "Currently, we have carried out verification and there are approximately 1,600 who have registered in several locations. So, with this cashless, we immediately know who is trying to register but not serious," Suharto said in a Casual Bincang Ahead of the 2023 Opening 'Safe and Comfortable Homecoming' virtually, quoted Wednesday, April 19. Suharto said, as a result of many people registering in a number of other ministries/agencies, making the existing bus quota in vain. It is known, a total of 40 bus fleets for free homecoming transportation are not used, even though they are ready to operate because they have been registered. This, said Suharto, can be seen from the Mitra Darat application. "As a result, out of 1,600 free homecoming registrants, only 350 have confirmed to participate in the Free Homecoming program from the Ministry of Transportation, there are also some who participate in other ministries/agencies programs, such as Jasa Raharja, the rest we consider not serious because they did not provide confirmation," he said. Therefore, continued Suharto, people who register for the free homecoming program must verify. Otherwise, his party will abort their participation and transfer it to other prospective homecoming participants. "Those who do not register (register) we take it not seriously and we delete it, then we open it again to provide opportunities for people in need," he said. The purpose of the free homecoming is to reduce motorcycle travelers, which this year is predicted to be 25.13 million people planning to go home using motorbikes.