All policies the government has issued have make the Eid al-Fitr homecoming travelers feel more comfortable and secure thanks to affordable transport tariffs, she said in a statement received here on Sunday.
The policies, including those on 13-14 percent airfare reduction in airfare and 20-percent toll fee discount, have enabled more people to travel quickly, securely, comfortably, and affordably, she said.
She noted that the toll free discount has reduced the financial burden of people traveling by land for the homecoming tradition.
In addition, there has been an increase in the number of public transport modes operated during the Eid-al Fitr holiday season --- 30,451 buses, 2,550 trains, and 772 ships.
The equal distribution of public transport modes, she said, has ensured smoother and more affordable fares for traveling to regions, she added.
"Apart from that, staple food prices are also stable so that members of community can celebrate Eid al-Fitr more peacefully, and the long holiday provides more opportunities for people to visit their relatives and travel," she said.
The special envoy conveyed her Eid al-Fitr greetings to all Indonesians and emphasized the importance of Eid al-Fitr as a momentum to strengthen familial and social relationships.
She also reminded those participating in the Eid al-Fitr homecoming trips of staying safe.
The Ministry of Transportation has projected that a total of 146.48 million Indonesians will participate in the 2025 Eid al-Fitr homecoming, marking a 24 percent decline from 193.6 million last year.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that the first day of Eid al-Fitr will fall on Monday, March 31, 2025.
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