He stated that 32,130 buses and 113 supporting terminals have been readied to accommodate 1.2 million passengers.
In addition, 159 ferries, with a combined capacity of 2.3 million passengers, are set to operate.
"The prepared infrastructure includes 11 ferry crossing ports, 29 movable bridge piers, two pontoon piers, and 17 plengsengan piers," he remarked on Monday (Dec 16).
"Plengsengan" refers to a type of pier that allows the passage of vehicles and has a heavier load capacity than a pontoon pier or movable bridge.
He also announced that 765 ships and 32 patrol boats, with a total capacity of 180,287 seats, have been prepared for sea transportation. Additionally, 264 seaports are ready to operate.
In terms of air travel, 410 aircraft have been prepared, with a combined capacity of 8.23 million passengers. Furthermore, 56 airports are fully operational for the holiday season.
A total of 2,683 trains have been prepared for rail transportation, with a combined capacity of 4.1 million intercity passengers, 2.6 million regional passengers, and 48.6 million commuter passengers.
The railway networks across Sumatra, Java, and South Sulawesi have also been confirmed to be fully operational.
The transportation minister expressed confidence that these facilities and infrastructure will effectively serve the public during the holidays.
He also urged the public to stay informed about weather conditions while planning their trips for the year-end holidays.
"We will provide regular updates through the media to help the public better plan their travels," Dudy said.
The Ministry of Transportation expects the first peak of outbound travelers for Christmas and New Year to occur on December 21, 2024, with 10.99 percent of total travelers, and the second peak on December 28, 2024, with 10.77 percent.
The return flow for Christmas and New Year is expected to peak on January 1-2, 2025, with 31.43 percent of travelers.
"The Ministry of Transportation will operate the Christmas and New Year's Post from December 18, 2024, to January 5, 2025," he stated.
The ministry projects a total of 110.67 million movements for the 2024 Christmas and New Year holiday period, according to a survey.
The Ministry of Transportation projects passenger numbers across various hubs to reach 2.5 million at terminals, 1.6 million at ferry crossings, 6.8 million at train stations, 1.3 million at ports, and 8.2 million at airports.
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Translator: Muhammad Harianto, Yashinta Difa
Editor: Tia Mutiasari
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