PT Pertamina (Persero) recently launched the Mudik Gratis Pertamina 2025 program, facilitating 5,000 homebound travelers (pemudik) to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in their hometowns. A total of 121 buses departed from Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) in Jakarta on Tuesday (25/3), heading to 23 destinations across West Java, Central Java, Yogyakarta, and East Java.
Increased Quota and Overwhelming Response
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Increased Quota: The number of travelers facilitated by Pertamina rose by 25% compared to 2024, from 4,000 to 5,000 for the year 2025.
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Swift Registration: Registration for the program, opened on March 10, saw a rapid uptake with all tickets booked within two days, showcasing a 25% increase from the previous year. The additional quota was well-received by the community.
Traveler Experiences
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Fetty’s Journey: Fetty from Bekasi, West Java, shared her experience of successfully registering for the free travel program and expressed gratitude for the excellent services provided from the moment she arrived at the departure location.
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Retna’s Testimonial: Retna from Tangerang, heading to Yogyakarta, praised the program based on her informative and well-facilitated first experience, vowing to participate again in the future.
Program Details and Safety Measures
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Title: The 2025 program, themed “Harmoni Merangkai Energi” (Harmony Integrating Energy), is an annual initiative by Pertamina to appreciate both the public and Pertamina employees.
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Facilities: At the departure site, participants enjoyed various amenities including a lactation room, prayer room, children’s play area, massage services, health check-ups, entertainment, charging stations, and a photo booth.
Safety Measures
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Insurance Coverage: Participants were covered by life insurance from PertaLife and travel insurance from PT Asuransi Tugu Pratama Indonesia Tbk (Tugu Insurance), a subsidiary of Pertamina.
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Driver and Vehicle Inspection: To ensure safety throughout the journey, all vehicles and drivers underwent thorough health and safety checks.
Message from the CEO
- Simon Aloysius Mantiri: The President Director of Pertamina, Simon, took the opportunity to wish the travelers a safe journey and urged them to convey his regards to their families at home, emphasizing the importance of road safety and well-being.
Pertamina’s commitment to providing a comprehensive and secure travel experience, coupled with the heartfelt interactions between the participants and program officials, reflects the company’s dedication to fostering a harmonious Eid celebration for all travelers.