Jakarta, March 21 -- Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi has predicted that the annual Eid al-Fitr holiday travel rush, during which many Indonesians return to their hometowns, will begin on Friday night.

"Tonight, we anticipate an increase in travelers for the homecoming tradition, with a surge expected to start today," he said at a press conference in Jakarta on Friday.

He explained that the increase is driven by the work-from-anywhere (WFA) policy, which allows employees to work remotely. The policy, implemented by several government and private institutions, will take effect on March 24.

To ensure safe, comfortable, and smooth travel during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, the Ministry of Transportation has officially launched the ...