Prohibition Of Homecoming Begins, One Bus At The New Pulogebang Terminal Only Departs 3 Passengers

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JAKARTA - The period of the homecoming prohibition starts today. Head of the Pulogebang Integrated Bus Terminal, Bernard Pasaribu, said that until this afternoon there were only 7 passengers leaving Jakarta from the Pulogebang Terminal, East Jakarta.

"Until earlier, at 12 o'clock there were departures with work needs totaling 7 passengers, four to Pekalongan and 3 to Solo," said Bernard Pasaribu when contacted, Thursday, May 6.

Bernard said, there were only two intercity interprovincial (AKAP) buses that departed passengers today. One bus only carries 3 people and another one carries 4 people.

"Only 2 buses departed. Due to limited passengers, the bus was provided when there was a passenger request," said Bernard.

"It's too bad if the buses leave only one passenger. Maybe he was waiting for how many passengers, then he left. But the Sinar Jaya Bus 3 people had also left," he continued.

Bernard emphasized that the seven people who departed from the Pulogebang Terminal were traveling with the aim of not going home, but on an official trip. So, they can travel during the period of eliminating the homecoming.

"This is for an official trip. Earlier I also attached the results of the COVID-19 test," he said.

As is well known, people are prohibited from going home on Eid this year, starting from May 6 to 17, 2021. However, there are some parties who are allowed to travel, namely for official travel and urgent needs.

For people traveling on duty, they must attach a statement from their respective officials or superiors. Meanwhile, residents who have urgent needs are obliged to take care of an exit and entry permit.

Private vehicle users must also have an SIKM or official certificate. If not, the vehicle will be asked to make a U-turn. As of this afternoon, the Traffic Directorate of Polda Metro Jaya has turned around 725 vehicles that are about to go home for Eid.