Minister Of Home Affairs Reminds Transportation Operators To Obey Provisions For Christmas-New Year Holiday Ticket Prices

JAKARTA - Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian reminded transportation service providers not to take advantage of the high demand during the Christmas-2025 and New Year 2026 (Nataru) holidays by increasing ticket prices beyond the provisions.

"(Don't use) the highest reference price of the government, that's called wanting to take advantage but burdensome the people, and that will result in an increase in prices (in other commodities)," Tito said as quoted by ANTARA, Thursday, December 11.

Tito conveyed that the government had prepared a discount mechanism through cross-sectoral coordination.

This was conveyed by Tito in a Joint Meeting of Regional Heads, Head of Fire Service (Damkar), and Head of Investment and One Stop Integrated Services (DPMPTSP) related to the Socialization of Prohibition Abroad, Preparedness to Face Nataru, and Preparedness to Face Disasters at the Ministry of Home Affairs Office, Jakarta.

During the meeting, Tito asked local governments to increase their preparedness for Christmas and New Year celebrations and potential disasters due to extreme weather.

The local government was also asked to anticipate a surge in community mobility during this period by strengthening coordination in all lines with the Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimda) and stakeholders.

"Both air, land, sea traffic, guaranteed, make sure the check is safe," he said.

In addition to the transportation sector, the Minister of Home Affairs asked the local government to maintain price stability and food availability. The needs of the community are expected to increase, so that local governments are asked to actively coordinate with Perum Bulog, the National Food Agency (Bapanas), and regional business actors to ensure stock remains safe.

Furthermore, the Minister of Home Affairs also emphasized the importance of preparedness for potential hydrometeorological disasters.

High rainfall predictions, including the potential for tidal flooding in several areas, must be anticipated from the start by ensuring that early warning resources, personnel, and systems function optimally.

Therefore, the Minister of Home Affairs asked regional heads to remain in their respective areas and be ready to make decisions in the event of an emergency.

He warned that overseas travel should be postponed in the period 15 December 2025 to 15 January 2026, except for duties at the direction of the President or urgent medical needs.

The presence of regional leaders is considered very crucial in the midst of potential disasters and increased community activities during Nataru.