JAKARTA - Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development (IPK) Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) emphasized mitigation and disaster-prone points during the trip.
He said that the government continues to work to ensure the readiness of all modes of transportation during the Lebaran homecoming and return period. Various mitigation steps have also been prepared to anticipate potential travel disruptions, including the impact of extreme weather and potential disasters in a number of vulnerable points.
"We hope that multi-modal transportation during this Lebaran can be prepared as well as possible. Various potential risks have also been mitigated, including the readiness of teams at a number of high-risk points so that if there are disruptions they can be handled immediately," said AHY, quoted by Antara.
Based on the presentation of PT KAI, the number of train trips prepared during this year's Lebaran transportation increased by about 2.1 percent compared to the previous year, with a total of about 49,886 train trips for long-distance and local services.
In addition, it is estimated that around 5 million passengers will use train transportation during the Lebaran transportation period. Especially at Pasar Senen Station, the daily passenger volume is estimated to reach around 24 thousand people, an increase compared to the usual day which ranges from 12 to 15 thousand passengers.
Menko AHY also emphasized that the government continues to encourage increased access to transportation for the community during the homecoming period, including through the policy of discounted train tickets.
"In accordance with the President's instructions, the government is trying to increase transportation access for the community during Lebaran homecoming, especially for people in need. Through PT KAI, a 30 percent discount on tickets is given with a target of around 1.2 million passengers," he explained.
In addition to the ticket discount program, the government also carries out a number of other support programs, such as the free homecoming program and the free motorcycle (motis) program which allows people to transport motorcycles by train to their hometowns.
Menko AHY emphasized that improving the quality of transportation services is not only related to the readiness of physical infrastructure, but also the quality of service to the community.
"In addition to preparing physical infrastructure, services to the public must also continue to be improved in a humanistic and pleasant manner. The homecoming journey is not only a physical journey, but a journey of the heart to the hometown," he explained.
He added that strengthening rail transportation is also an important part of efforts to reduce traffic density on highways during the Lebaran homecoming period.
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