National Police Chief Sigit: Free Homecoming Program Is An Effort To Prevent Congestion

JAKARTA - National Police Chief General Pol. Listyo Sigit Prabowo stated that the purpose of the free homecoming program organized by government agencies, the private sector as well as the National Police is to prevent congestion on the roads on the homecoming route. Sigit during the 2022 National Police free homecoming event at the Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) East Parking, Senayan, Jakarta, Friday, April 29. about 17 million use motorbikes. The main purpose of going home is mostly the eastern route, namely towards West Java, Central Java and East Java. The four-star general said the government is trying to reduce travelers using private vehicles and motorbikes, one of which is through the free homecoming program. Therefore, the main purpose of the free homecoming program carried out is to help u people who want to return to their hometowns. The National Police dispatched 220 buses with 11,300 passengers to take part in this free homecoming program to West Java, Central Java, DIY and East Java. started two days ago (Monday and Tuesday). On average this free homecoming is followed by our brothers, there are street vendors, barbers, there are ASN, students, workers and other professions," said Sigit.

On the same occasion, Sigit again appealed to people who want to go home to also use other public transportation modes such as trains and ships. This is done in order to reduce the burden on roads and avoid congestion. In addition, Sigit also asked people who are going home to maintain health protocols (prokes), and complete vaccinations up to dose III or booster if they have not been carried out. He reminded the trend of a spike in COVID-19 cases after Religious holidays and New Years will not be repeated again by self-discipline to maintain health protocols. "The positivity rate is 0.58 below 1. The daily figure is 300-600 and this must be maintained. Fitri, the COVID-19 number can be controlled and this will have an impact on our economic growth," said Sigit.