Want To Join The Free Homecoming Program From Pelni For Motorists? Check The Conditions Here

JAKARTA - PT Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (Pelni) has deployed KM Dobonsolo and KM Ciremai to support the implementation of the 2022 motorbike free homecoming program initiated by the Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub).

"After two years there was no free homecoming program due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year Pelni is again involved in supporting the Ministry of Transportation's program during the Lebaran transportation season," said Head of the Corporate Secretariat of PT Pelni (Persero) Opik Taupik in a statement in Jakarta, Tuesday, April 19, quoted from Between.

KM Dobonsolo and KM Ciremai are designed to be able to transport up to 2,500 travelers and 1,250 motorbikes on the Jakarta - Semarang - Surabaya route. The first departure, he continued, will be KM Dobonsolo on Tuesday (26/4) and then KM Ciremai on Friday (29/4).

Meanwhile, the return flow starts from Surabaya on Monday (9/5) with KM Ciremai and then KM Dobonsolo on Wednesday (11/5).

During the Lebaran 2022 transportation period, KM Ciremai sails the Tanjung Priok - Semarang - Surabaya - Makassar - BauBau - Sorong (PP) route. Meanwhile, KM Dobonsolo sails the Tanjung Priok - Semarang - Surabaya - Makassar - BauBau - Ambon - Sorong - Serui - Jayapura (PP) route.

"For information, in the free homecoming program held in 2019, PT Pelni has delivered as many as 11,007 travelers and brought as many as 4,796 motorcycle units," he said.

Furthermore, he conveyed that registration for free motorbike homecoming will be opened from 18 to 24 April through the homecoming free website.dephub.go.id.

The identity that will be the unique code is the STNK number and KTP of the head of the family. Applicants can also bring small children under the age of 10 years, a maximum of 2 people by showing a Family Card or a copy.

"Participants are required to verify data a maximum of 3 days after registration. If the verification is late, it will be put on a waiting list and if the quota is fully filled, then they cannot participate in this program," he explained.

Registration is also carried out offline at the Tanjung Priok Main Port Authority Office as well as at the Ministry of Transportation Headquarters page from April 22 to 24.

1. Have a valid STNK and SIM2. The condition of the motorbike is roadworthy 3. There should be no additional modifications/accessories to the vehicle that can interfere with the lashing process (binding the vehicle on the ship). There must be a buffer/middle standard (standard two)5. Must be equipped with rear handle6. Standard wheel and tire sizes or according to manufacturer's specifications7. It is not allowed to have left, right, or rear side boxes. The number of helmets must match the number of passengers9. Motorcycle gasoline at the time of transportation must be in a maximum condition of 1 (one) liter/motor 10. Motorcycle keys can be entrusted to the officer/executive committee