DKI Provincial Government Frees Tickets For Homecoming Ships To The Thousand Islands

Head of the DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency, Syafrin Liputo (Diah Ayu/VOI)

Later, the DKI Provincial Government will also free boat tickets for residents who will go home to the Thousand Islands Regency.

"For the people of Pulau A thousand who are currently active in Jakarta during the Eid transportation period, from the beginning the Governor provided free incentives and homecoming to Pulau Seribu later, by Dishub ship," said Syafrin at DKI Jakarta City Hall, Wednesday, March 5.

Currently, the DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency is still coordinating with the Thousand Islands Regency Government and inventory the number of free travelers using Dishub ships.

" 42 ships have been prepared for sea transportation to the Thousand Islands. There are 11 ports that will be activated in the Thousand Islands area and we hope that the implementation will continue to be carried out properly," explained Syafrin.

In this year's free homecoming program, the DKI Provincial Government will open registration for homecoming participants on March 7. Announcement of free homecoming registration will be revealed on the social media accounts of the DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency.

"Departure for passengers from the National Monument on March 27. Return on April 6", he said.

Meanwhile, departure for travelers' motorbikes by truck on the 26th from Pulogadung Terminal. Meanwhile, delivery home for motorbikes on April 5 from the destination terminal.

Syafrin said that the free homecoming quota for passengers and vehicles provided this year is more than in 2024.

Sebagai catatan, kuota mudik gratis Pemprov DKI pada tahun lalu sekitar 18 ribu orang. Tahun ini, target warga yang akan ditampung untuk pengantaran mudik adalah sebanyak 22.400 untuk angkutan penumpang dan 600 sepeda motor untuk dua arah.

"Tahun ini ada penambahan kapasitas jumlah bus, bertambah 21 persen. Jadi disiapkan sebanyak 293 bus yang akan diberangkatkan mudik gratis dan arus balik gratisnya sebanyak 228 bus," jelas Syafrin.

This year, the DKI Provincial Government will send residents to 20 cities in 6 provinces. Some of them are Palembang City, Bandar Lampung, Kuningan, Tasikmalaya, Tegal, Pekalongan, Sragen, DI Yogyakarta, Blitar, to Malang.