The Eid return rush is picking up at West Jakarta's Kalideres Terminal, with 4,652 intercity bus passengers arriving from various provinces so far.

Kalideres Terminal Bus Head, Nur Prasetyo stated arrivals at Kalideres Terminal are projected to rise today.

"We recorded about 1,800 passengers yesterday. Today, 1,700 have already arrived between 2 AM and 7 AM. We anticipate a 39 percent surge, reaching between 2,300 and 2,500 passengers," he noted, Wednesday (3/25).

He noted that 4,652 travelers arrived at Kalideres Terminal on 405 intercity buses between D+1 (Sunday, 3/22) and this afternoon.

In this return rush, Sumatra passengers mostly arrive between 2 AM and 4 AM, while short-distance travelers from Central Java peak between 4 PM and 7 PM.

"We expect the return flow to peak this Friday, allowing travelers to rest over the weekend before resuming work on Monday," he explained.

Prasetyo urged travelers and AKAP bus operators to use the designated areas inside the terminal for arrivals and departures to prioritize safety.

"We have an Integrated Post on standby. I suggest picking up and dropping off passengers inside the terminal where security is tighter. If any unpleasant incidents happen, they can be reported much faster," he noted.

Ikhsan Wahid (42), an intercity traveler, chose to head back from Solo today to prepare for his return to work tomorrow.

"I traveled home three days before Eid. I think the break was enough, so I’m resting today to make sure I’m fit and ready for work tomorrow," he stated.