Indonesia Gears Up For Holiday Rush With One Hundred Forty-Six Million Travelers On The Move
Over 33 million individuals are hitting the roads in private vehicles, with the heaviest traffic anticipated this Friday.
To ensure their safety, more than 164,000 transportation and security staff have been mobilized nationwide.
Indonesian officials are preparing for the massive yearly exodus, with around 146 million people—over half the nation’s population—set to journey back to their hometowns for the Eid Al-Fitr celebrations.
Known locally as “mudik,” this tradition ranks among the largest seasonal movements of people globally. Travelers endure long distances, intense fatigue, and heavy traffic as they make their way home to celebrate the end of Ramadan with loved ones.
A recent survey by Indonesia’s transportation ministry estimates that roughly 33 million people will travel by private car this year. Another 25 million are expected to take buses, while over 23 million will make their journey by train.
