"Generally all elements support the flow of leaving for their home towns with adequate infrastructure and transportation means. In fact, it is predicted that the number of vehicles used by the travelers will exceed the number of the travelers," Hatta said.
He said the government had anticipated an increase in the number of travelers this year. For example, Hatta said, the National Police provided a ship to carry passengers using motorcycles. Such initiative, he said, was expected to reduce the number of motorcycle accidents.
Hatta also said fuel and gas stock was enough to fulfill their demand this year. "Fuel stock is enough to meet our national demand 20 to 22 days ahead," said the minister.
Earlier President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono called on all government agencies concerned to give the best possible service to Idul Fitri home-bound travelers this year.
"I know we have done many things, especially related ministers who are in charge of this matter. However, a week before Idul Fitri, we must make sure that our preparations are adequate and we can give the public the best possible services," the president said at a cabinet meeting to discuss the government`s preparations for the Idul Fitri exodus season 2011.
The head of sate also instructed cooperation and coordination among all ministries and other government institutions in serving home-bound travelers for the sake of their smooth and safe journeys.
"My hope is that we can give support and establish cooperation," the president said.
(T.A051/H-NG/F001)
Editor: Priyambodo RH
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