Jakarta, Indonesia – Authorities are preparing to lift the nationwide one-way traffic system implemented for the Lebaran (Eid al-Fitr) holiday exodus, potentially as early as Saturday, March 21st, 2026. The decision hinges on real-time traffic conditions on toll roads and a sustained decrease in the flow of returning travelers. This move signals a shift in … Read more
Bali Ferry Services Brace for Surge as Holiday Travel Intensifies Denpasar, Bali – Travelers heading to and from Bali are facing significant disruptions as a combination of increased tourism and logistical demands strains ferry services across the Bali Strait. Reports indicate substantial congestion at the Gilimanuk ferry terminal, with at least 17 passengers reportedly requiring … Read more
Gilimanuk, Bali – Travelers faced significant delays and congestion at the Port of Gilimanuk, Bali, on Monday as a surge in passengers began their mudik (exodus) ahead of the Lebaran holiday. PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero), the state-owned ferry operator, has issued an apology for the disruptions, attributing them to a higher-than-anticipated volume of travelers … Read more
Jakarta, United Kingdom – Indonesian toll road operator Jasa Marga has announced a 30% discount on toll fees for travelers undertaking mudik, the annual pre-Eid al-Fitr (Lebaran) exodus, in 2026. The move, designed to ease congestion and facilitate smoother travel for millions, will be implemented on specific dates for both the outbound and return journeys. … Read more
Jakarta, Indonesia – Toyota’s Veloz Hybrid is rapidly gaining traction in the Indonesian automotive market, with over 6,500 units pre-ordered since its global debut in November 2025. This surge in demand signals a growing appetite for hybrid vehicles in the region and positions the Veloz Hybrid as a key player in Toyota’s electrification strategy. The … Read more
Indonesia’s Used Car Market Poised for Surge Ahead of Lebaran Holiday As the Islamic holiday of Lebaran, also known as Eid al-Fitr, approaches, Indonesia’s used car market is bracing for a significant uptick in sales. The period surrounding Ramadan and Lebaran has historically been a crucial time for the automotive sector in the country, as … Read more
The Weight of Expectations: When Returning Home Means Facing Judgment For many Indonesians working away from their ancestral villages, particularly in sprawling metropolises like Jakarta, the journey home for mudik – the annual exodus before Eid al-Fitr – can be fraught with complexities beyond logistical challenges and crowded roads. Increasingly, the mode of transportation itself … Read more
Bus Operator Faces Criminal Charges Following Deadly Highway Crash in Indonesia Semarang, Indonesia – The director of PT Cahaya Wisata Transportasi, Ahmad Warsito, has been named a suspect in connection with a devastating bus crash on December 22, 2025, that claimed the lives of 16 passengers on the Krapyak Toll Road in Semarang, Central Java. … Read more