In the latest news from ANTARA, the focus remains on the Eid exodus and the measures taken to ensure smooth operations for travelers. The National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo conducted an inspection of the services provided to Eid al-Fitr homecoming travelers at Soekarno-Hatta (Soetta) Airport, as per the report. This review is crucial for ensuring that services for travelers are up to standard and can accommodate the high volume of passengers during this period.
Meanwhile, another significant development reported in the second article is the introduction of the work-from-anywhere (WFA) policy. As noted by Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo, the WFA policy has substantially contributed to a more orderly flow of traffic during the 2025 Eid exodus. This policy could be a game-changer as it offers flexibility to employees, reducing the need for physical travel and hence, the pressure on transport services.
Despite the WFA policy, there is still a considerable number of people traveling for Eid, primarily by train. State-owned railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) reported serving 1,445,965 passengers as of March 28, 2025, during the 2025/1446 Hijriah Eid al-Fitr period. This information is available in the third article. The number of passengers reflects the importance of rail travel in catering to the mass movement of people during the Eid exodus.
In conclusion, the Eid exodus period is a crucial time for Indonesia’s transport services, requiring efficient planning and execution. Measures such as the WFA policy and regular reviews of service provision at key locations like the Soetta Airport are essential for maintaining orderly traffic flow and ensuring traveler satisfaction. The role of the railway system is also significant, as evidenced by the high passenger numbers reported by KAI. These efforts collectively contribute to smoother operations during the Eid exodus, highlighting the importance of strategic planning and implementation in managing large-scale events.
