JAKARTA - The free homecoming program organized by State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) on Eid 2026 recorded a significant increase. The number of commuters who were facilitated reached 116,688 people or increased by around 10.3 percent compared to the previous year's realization.
For information, the free homecoming program entitled 'Comfortable Homecoming Together' is part of the homecoming program organized by the State-Owned Enterprise Management Agency (BP) together with Danantara, which is followed by 96 state-owned enterprises.
Jasa Raharja President Director Muhammad Awaluddin said the free homecoming program of SOEs was an initiative from BP BUMN involving dozens of state-owned enterprises. This year, the program serves travelers with three main modes of transportation.
"This BUMN free car program is on the initiative of BP BUMN. And this year, 2026, 116,688 travelers have been realized, which God willing will depart today and until the 18th," said Awaluddin at the BUMN Free Homecoming Departure event, in Jakarta, Tuesday, March 17.
Awaluddin said that this achievement surpassed the realization of 2025 which was recorded as many as 105,794 travelers. Meanwhile, travelers will be served by three main modes of transportation, namely buses, trains, and sea vessels.
"This year's realization shows a significant growth, approximately 10.3 percent. This shows that the public's enthusiasm is very high," he explained.
According to Awaluddin, this achievement means that the number of free homecoming participants of SOEs this year exceeds the target of around 112.2 percent. This reflects the high public interest in the program.
"The target set for 2026 is 104,000 travelers, the realization of the improvement that we have just conveyed reached 116,688 travelers, which means it has reached 112.2 percent of the actual target, which shows the high enthusiasm of the public for the free homecoming program of SOEs," he said.
Meanwhile, Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) emphasized that the free homecoming program is part of the government's efforts to provide the best service to the community during the Lebaran period.
According to AHY, the implementation of homecoming is also a direct order from President Prabowo Subianto to ensure that all levels of government ensure that people's journeys are safe and smooth.
"Of course this is a direction from President Prabowo Subianto for us all to try our best to organize the Lebaran homecoming. We know that homecoming is not just a journey but a tradition, many hopes, with joy to be able to gather with family in the hometown," said AHY.
He added that the government through relevant ministries and agencies continues to ensure the readiness of infrastructure and transportation facilities, ranging from roads, terminals, stations, ports, to airports.
"We want to ensure that roads, terminals, stations, ports, and airports are ready, including aircraft, ships, and trains," he said.
In addition, the government also provides a number of incentives to ease the burden of the community during the homecoming journey, such as discounted transportation tickets to toll rate discounts.
"And we also want to reduce the burden of travel by providing a number of discount ticket incentives, including toll rate discounts. And today is also a free homecoming organized by SOEs, hopefully this can be enjoyed by the community," he said.
AHY also appreciates the participation of SOEs in the success of this year's free homecoming program, including the provision of various inclusive modes of transportation, such as electric buses and special disability buses.
He hopes that the entire series of homecoming trips can run safely, smoothly, and safely.
"Hopefully this journey can go well, safely, smoothly. Number one is congratulations. Travelers and drivers must also maintain stamina to arrive at their destination safely," said AHY.
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