JAKARTA, March 21 (Xinhua) -- The Indonesian transport authorities have prepared to ensure that the annual mass exodus involving millions of travelers runs smoothly ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holiday season.

The Transportation Ministry estimated that approximately 146.68 million people will travel to their hometowns by air, sea, road, and railway ahead of Eid, which falls on March 30 and 31.

Authorities have readied transportation facilities and infrastructure to accommodate travelers, with 30,451 buses, 772 ships, 404 aircraft, and 2,550 trains prepared for service.

"Today, we mark the start of the operation of the 2025 Eid Transportation Command Center, which will run for 22 days, from March 21 to April 11. This demonstrates our commitment to ensuring that people can enjoy a safe and smooth homecoming trip," said Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi while inaugurating the command center on Friday.

The command center also involves several relevant agencies, including police and weather agencies.

The minister urged travelers to plan their journeys carefully, use official transportation services, and stay updated through government information channels. Enditem

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