JAKARTA - Indomaret is again holding Mudik Bareng 2026 by sending 8,000 travelers by bus and train from two main departure points, Jabodetabek and Bandar Lampung.
Departure from Jabodetabek is centered on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in the East Parking area of Senayan, Jakarta. A total of 5,200 travelers were sent using 100 buses to Solo (Tirtonadi Terminal) and Yogyakarta (Giwangan Terminal).
On the same day, as many as 1,700 travelers were also sent through Pasar Senen Station using trains to Solo, Surabaya, and Malang. Meanwhile, from Bandar Lampung, as many as 1,100 travelers had been sent earlier on March 17, 2026 from Way Halim PKOR using 20 buses to Solo and Yogyakarta.
Marcomm Executive Director of Indomaret, Bastari Akmal, said this program has become a company tradition as a form of appreciation for customers. He said, this year is the 14th implementation since it was first held in 2010.
"Mudik Bareng Indomaret has become a tradition that we run every year as a form of appreciation for customers. Through this program, we want to help people who want to go home with a trip that is easier, more comfortable, and of course more economical," he said at the Mudik Bareng Indomaret event, in Jakarta, Wednesday, March 18.
Batsari said the number of participants returning home this year was not much different from the previous year. However, he said that the only two modes of transportation that were different this year were buses and trains.
"What we don't embark on is via sea from Makassar to East Java, because according to reports from our friends in Jakarta, the schedule of this sea ship is uncertain. So we are also worried that our brothers and sisters who will return home can be disturbed if the departure schedule is not certain. So for this year, we don't provide sea ships," he said.
Furthermore, Batsari said that instead, the quota for homecoming by train was added. He said that the total number of participants who went home by train reached 1,700 people.
"But on the other hand, for the train, we add one more set. So for the evening we will depart with 21 wagons. Around 1,700 people. The goal is to get to Malang and Surabaya. The train we use is a tourist train. Not a regular train," he said.
Meanwhile, the Mayor of Central Jakarta, Arifin, said that this program organized by Indomaret is very helpful for the community. He also hopes that next year the number of buses provided can increase.
"We welcome and appreciate the Mudik Bareng program organized by Indomaret. Programs like this are very helpful for people who want to go home safely and comfortably, as well as being a form of business concern for the community," said Arifin.
Arifin also advised bus drivers not to force themselves, if they are tired, it is better to stop and rest for a while.
"First the vehicle, it must be ensured that it is safe. The vehicle is healthy, safe. Second is the driver. His body is also healthy. Don't drink strange drinks either. If you are sleepy, you should stop. Don't hold on, especially don't be lazy. Because this is what people are carrying and everyone also wants to be safe," he said.
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