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| Eid 2026 travel on the Kaltim-Kalsel route runs smoothly with no incidents, serving 6,495 passengers from H-8 to H+4. |
Samarinda – Intercity and interprovincial (AKAP) bus services connecting East Kalimantan (Kaltim) and South Kalimantan (Kalsel) operated smoothly throughout the 2026 Eid homecoming and return travel period.
Yunita Sari, Supervisor of the Type A Samarinda Seberang Terminal Service Unit, confirmed that no incidents or operational disruptions were reported during the period.
“So far, there have been no reports of incidents or bus breakdowns from the outbound to return flow, as all fleets undergo routine inspections and strict driver safety protocols,” she said in Samarinda on Friday.
Total of 6,495 Passengers Served
A total of 6,495 passengers used the service from H-8 (March 13) to H+4 (March 26), 2026.
Of the total:
3,481 passengers were arrivals
3,014 passengers were departures
This reflects steady and well-managed mobility during the Eid travel season.
Peak Travel Periods Identified
The peak of inbound travel occurred on:
H-2 (March 19, 2026) with 426 arriving passengers
Meanwhile, the highest departure flow was recorded on:
H-3 (March 18, 2026) with 349 passengers
For the return flow, the highest spike occurred on:
H+3 (March 25, 2026) with 438 arriving passengers
The pattern shows a typical Eid travel trend, where return traffic tends to be higher after the holiday.
70 Buses Deployed
To handle the surge in passengers, around 70 long-distance buses were deployed on the Kaltim-Kalsel route.
These buses, each with a capacity of approximately 44 seats, are operated by four bus companies:
Damri
Bintang Mas
Pulau Indah Jaya
Samarinda Lestari
Safety Measures Remain Top Priority
Terminal management emphasized that passenger safety remains the top priority. Each vehicle is required to pass routine inspections, including vehicle condition checks and driver readiness.
These measures proved effective in ensuring smooth and safe transportation during the busy Eid 2026 travel period.
FAQ
1. How many passengers traveled during Eid 2026 on this route?
A total of 6,495 passengers were recorded from H-8 to H+4.
2. Were there any incidents during the travel period?
No incidents or bus breakdowns were reported.
3. When was the peak of inbound travel?
It occurred on H-2 (March 19, 2026).
4. When did the return flow peak?
On H+3 (March 25, 2026).
5. How many buses were deployed?
Around 70 buses were prepared to serve passengers.
