Minister Of Transportation Budi Karya Highlights Central Java Police Readiness To Face The 2024 Homecoming Flow

Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi at the Central Java Police/ Photo: Doc. Central Java Police

SEMARANG Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi highlighted the readiness of the Central Java Police in dealing with the flow of homecoming and the return of Lebaran 2024. Budi Karya said, based on a test on the readiness of three regions in Central Java to face the flow of people's homecoming, namely Brebes, Klaten and Cilacap, the results passed all.

"In the meeting, we tested the readiness of three regions in Central Java to face the flow of homecoming, namely Brebes, Klaten and Cilacap. The results passed all of them, I hope this will happen in all regions in Central Java," said the Minister of Transportation before the media, Sunday, March 31.

He hopes that people who undergo Lebaran homecoming this time can be served well. For this reason, good coordination is needed from officers in the field, both the TNI-Polri and all other relevant stakeholders.

"Everything has been coordinated by the Kapolda very well (prepared to face the flow of homecoming). So it is hoped that it can be in accordance with the tagline of homecoming this time, namely Homecoming Ceremony Full of Meaning. God willing, we can carry it out," he continued.

One thing that has caught the attention of the Minister of Transportation regarding the security of Eid transportation in Central Java is the air route which is considered still prone to being disturbed by the tradition of hot air balloons.

"Another concern is specifically for Central Java, namely hot air balloons. In two places, Pekalongan and Wonosobo are part of public tourism, but they will be monitored, it is necessary to anticipate so as not to interfere with security and the same thing is also done elsewhere," he said.

For this reason, he invites the entire community to understand the dangers of flying a hot air balloon without permission that has the potential to disrupt flight routes.

"We urge the public not to fly hot air balloons (without permission) outside these two points. Those who are determined to fly are criminal and can be detained," he said.

He also asked the public to anticipate the homecoming schedule so as not to get stuck in traffic jams.

"If possible, go home from D-10 to D-5. Because the peak of homecoming will be in D-4," he explained.

For people who will use tourist buses, the Minister of Transportation recommends being selective in choosing tourist buses. This is to ensure the safety and security of passengers from buses whose conditions are old and not roadworthy.

"Make sure the tourist bus that will be used later has gone through the Ramp Check. The driver has competence. If it turns out that there is a tourist bus that has not been carried out by Ramp Check, Law Enforcement will be carried out by turning around," he concluded.

Meanwhile, Central Java Police Chief Inspector General Ahmad Luthfi asked the public to prepare physically and in the condition of the vehicle so that they can go home safely and comfortably. If he experiences fatigue or experiences problems on the way, he asks the public not to hesitate to report to the police at the nearest security post.

"125 thousand of our members in 160 police posts spread across Central Java are ready to accommodate the rise of homecoming flows entering Central Java," he said.