PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - As a form of public service and social concern for the community ahead of Eid al-Fitr, the West Java Provincial Government (Pemprov) through the Transportation Agency is once again introducing the "Free Homecoming Program 2026." This program demonstrates the government's commitment to providing easy transportation access for the public so they can return home more safely, orderly, and in a planned manner.

Head of the West Java Transportation Agency, Dhani Gumelar, said that the 2026 Free Homecoming Program will be implemented on March 13, 14, and 15, 2026, with departure points from several locations, such as Leuwipanjang Terminal (Bandung), Cikarang Terminal, and Bekasi City. The West Java Provincial Government, together with Jasa Raharja, has prepared a free homecoming quota of 3,040 tickets by collaborating with several bus companies, such as Sugeng Rahayu, Damri, Sinar Jaya, Primajasa, and MGI. A total of 74 buses will be provided.

Through the 2026 Free Homecoming Program, the West Java Provincial Government provides routes, both within and outside West Java Province, including:
1. Bandung – Yogyakarta (320 tickets)
2. Bandung – Solo (320 tickets)
3. Yogyakarta – Bandung (360 tickets)
4. Bandung – Ciledug (120 tickets)
5. Bekasi – Purbalingga (80 tickets)
6. Bekasi – Bandung (120 tickets)
7. Bekasi (Cikarang Terminal) – Tasikmalaya (320 tickets)
8. Bandung – Sukabumi (400 tickets)
9. Bogor (Cileungsi) – Bandung (320 tickets)
10. Bogor – Pelabuhan Ratu (200 tickets)
11. Bandung – Yogyakarta (48 tickets)
12. Bandung – Wonogiri (192 tickets)
13. Bandung – Solo (144 tickets)
14. Bandung – Semarang (48 tickets)
15. Bandung – Sragen (48 tickets)

To improve public comfort and safety, the West Java Transportation Agency, in collaboration with the West Java Communications and Informatics Agency, has developed a digital registration system that is easily accessible through the "sapawarga" app. The app can be downloaded from the Play Store or App Store.

Registration for the free homecoming trip is open from February 11, 2026, to March 12, 2026. Upon registration, travelers only need to enter personal information such as name, National Identification Number (NIK), address, Family Card (Kartu Keluarga) number, date of birth, and departure route. Departure date selection is made upon ticket activation between March 1 and 12, 2026.

"The free homecoming program is open to all residents of West Java who wish to return to their hometowns, subject to the specified requirements," Dhani said.

The buses used have also met safety standards, as determined through pre-departure ramp checks. Drivers and crew are also guaranteed to be in good health and ready to serve passengers throughout the journey.

"Let's take advantage of this free homecoming opportunity so that our journey can be undertaken more safely, comfortably, safely, and orderly," said Dhani.