JAKARTA - The National Police appeals to the public to take advantage of the toll rate discount policy which applies on March 26-27, 2026 during the return flow as an effort to distribute vehicle traffic so that it is not concentrated at one time.
Head of the 2026 Ketupat Operation Public Relations Task Force, Brigadier General Tjahyono Saputro, said that the management of the return flow would be carried out optimally, as during the return flow, ensuring that people's journeys remain safe, smooth, and comfortable.
"The success of Operation Ketupat 2026 is the result of the synergy of all stakeholders, from the TNI, the ministries concerned to the local government and the active participation of the community," said Tjahyono as quoted by ANTARA, Saturday, March 21.
He explained that the National Police also anticipated an increase in community mobility after Lebaran 2026, especially the phenomenon of returning home.
The phenomenon of the rise of homecoming refers to the surge in community mobility that occurs immediately after the implementation of the Eid al-Fitr prayer.
The term describes the movement of residents who have just started their journey home or made a visit to relatives immediately after the Lebaran worship procession is completed, which has the potential to trigger a sudden traffic density.
Therefore, Tjahyono reminded the National Police Chief's appeal regarding the potential increase in community mobility after Eid al-Fitr prayers.
"The National Police, together with all levels, has increased the readiness of personnel in the field, both in traffic management and security at points of high density," he said.
Meanwhile, the 30 percent price cut was imposed on toll road tariffs on 25 Sumatra and Java routes. The discount is valid on March 15-16 and March 26-27, 2026.
To be able to enjoy a 30 percent discount during the 2026 Lebaran homecoming and return period, road users who travel long distances (barrier gate to barrier gate) are required to make transactions using the same electronic money card for the tap in and tap out process with sufficient balance.
Data on the origin of the trip and vehicle class must be read properly in the toll transaction system. The tariff discount does not apply if the transaction with electronic money balance is insufficient or the origin and vehicle class are not read.
Based on the results of a survey by the Ministry of Transportation, it is estimated that as many as 143.9 million people will travel home during Eid this year.
The five most popular destination provinces this time are Central Java, East Java, West Java, Yogyakarta Special Region, and South Sulawesi.
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