Indonesia Mandates Safety Inspections for 32,760 Transport Units as Government Approves Remote Work to Ease Eid Congestion

Minister Dudy Purwagandhi orders 32,760 transport checks as President Prabowo approves WFA policy to manage 2026 Eid homecoming traffic.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 7, 2026, 5:10 AM EST

Source: The information in this article was sourced from ANTARA

National Mobilization for Transportation Safety Standards

The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation has initiated an unprecedented safety audit of the nation’s mass transit infrastructure ahead of the 2026 Eid al-Fitr travel season. According to Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi, the government has authorized the inspection of 32,760 individual transport units to identify and sideline any vehicles failing to meet strict mechanical standards. Speaking in Jakarta on March 6, 2026, the Minister emphasized that these ramp checks are a non negotiable requirement for operators, designed to proactively eliminate technical failures that could lead to high fatality accidents during the country's most significant period of domestic migration.

Rigorous Evaluation of the National Bus Fleet

The scale of the ground transport audit reveals a significant disparity in vehicle readiness across the private and public sectors. According to Purwagandhi, out of 27,664 buses inspected since late February, only 17,516 units were immediately cleared for operation, leaving thousands of vehicles facing administrative sanctions or mandatory repairs. This aggressive enforcement strategy ensures that only verified, roadworthy assets are permitted to enter the holiday transport pool, effectively forcing operators to prioritize passenger safety over fleet volume during the high demand period.

A Multi Modal Approach to Holiday Readiness

The inspection sweep extends far beyond the nation's highways, encompassing the critical maritime and aviation corridors that connect the archipelago. According to the Ministry of Transportation, officials have already completed checks on 832 sea vessels and nearly 400 aircraft designated for the homecoming rush. The railway sector has seen an even higher level of compliance, with 3,672 units audited out of a scheduled 3,687. This comprehensive data set suggests a coordinated effort to stabilize the reliability of the entire national transport network before the peak travel dates arrive.