SOE Free Homecoming is Again Held, a Realization of SOE Services for the Community

Jakarta, 3 March 2025 - The Ministry of SOEs and SOEs again held a joint SOE homecoming program with the theme “Mudik Aman Sampai Tujuan” which is an annual routine activity in order to welcome Eid al-Fitr. This year, 78 state-owned companies are ready to welcome and serve a target of 100,000 travelers divided into three modes of transportation, namely 1,360 Bus Units (capacity of 67,000 travelers), 90 Train Trains (capacity of 28,000 travelers), 26 Sea Ship Units (capacity of 5,000 travelers) with destinations in more than 200 cities / regencies spread throughout Indonesia.

Minister of SOEs Erick Thohir explained that the Ministry of SOEs is ready to follow up on President Prabowo Subianto's direction to present pro-people policies in facing the Lebaran 2025 homecoming period. This policy is carried out so that people feel safe, comfortable in undergoing worship in the month of Ramadan and provide convenience on the way to meet with family in their hometowns.

“Mudik Bersama BUMN has become a routine agenda for BUMN, this is a form of BUMN's commitment to continue to provide benefits to the people of Indonesia. This is in accordance with President Prabowo Subianto's wish that we continue to provide good services to the community. For the Ministry of SOEs, this joint homecoming agenda is similar to the policy in reducing airplane ticket prices or adding train carriages so that people are facilitated to gather with their families,” Erick said.

On a separate occasion, Tedi Bharata, Deputy for Human Resources, Technology and Information of the Ministry of SOEs said that the SOEs 2025 Free Homecoming Program covers more than 200 destination cities in Java, Sumatra, Bali, Sulawesi, Kalimantan, Maluku and Papua. The government and SOEs hope that this program can reduce traffic congestion, reduce the number of accidents, and provide a safer and more comfortable homecoming experience for the community.

Meanwhile, President Director of Jasa Raharja, who is also the Chairperson of the SOE 2025 Free Homecoming Coordinator, Rivan A. Purwantono, emphasized the safety aspect as a top priority. One of the efforts made is to ensure that all fleets used have passed the feasibility test and drivers have valid licenses, as part of the risk mitigation prepared.

Furthermore, Rivan added that Jasa Raharja has coordinated with various related agencies and all SOEs to ensure that safety procedures are met thoroughly. The inspection is not only of the fleet technically, but also ensures the physical and mental readiness of the drivers. “All buses, trains, and ships used must meet predetermined safety standards. In addition, we also provide protection insurance for travelers to provide a sense of security during the trip,” he added.

As an effort to secure traffic preparation, 2,000 national personnel, 29 standby service branches throughout Indonesia, online monitoring through Online Accident Data (IRSMS) and hospitals, active coordination through the Traffic Communication Forum, mobile traffic safety units in 102 branches & representatives, 22 integrated service posts in Java & Sumatra, safety banners at 5,200 locations, JR-Care and DC-FKMN-JR for the victim's vehicle system, and traffic safety education campaigns.

Registration for this program starts from March 3 to March 17, 2025, or until the maximum quota is reached. Free Mudik Bersama is scheduled to depart according to the type of transportation mode, namely Bus: March 27, 2025, Train: March 25, 26, 27, 28, 2025, Sea Ship: March 28, 2025.