Mudik with Safe and Comfortable, What needs to be prepared?
How's our Hometown? Of course, we all miss it. Moreover, over two years of the Covid-19 pandemic created a distance between migrants and families in their hometowns during Eid. In 2022, after the pandemic cases decreased, the government relaxed travel restrictions, thus making fresh air for nomads who want to meet their families. The Ministry of SOEs also supports by implementing the Free 'Mudik' Program! As many as 25 SOEs (SOEs) participated by allocating 509 buses and 24 trains to accompany the nomads from April 27 to May 1, 2022. The Ministry of SOEs (SOE) also confirmed air transportation modes through Citilink and Garuda Indonesia airlines. Ready to meet the needs of travelers and families safely and comfortably.
Even though it's been a long time since you've gone 'Mudik', don't get nervous and rush the trip. Follow the tips below to make 'mudik' safe, healthy, and comfortable!
Ensure to have vaccinated with booster vaccine and prepare the PeduliLindungi application
In anticipation of preventing delays when taking public transportation or avoiding queues for checking negative rapid antigen or PCR test letters, there is still time to do Booster Vaccines following travel regulations from the government. And travelers aged 6-17 years who have received the second dose of vaccine are exempt from the obligation to show a negative rapid antigen test result. Always ensure your PeduliLindungi application can be used and functions properly!
Ensure Public Transportation Departure Time and Check Private Vehicle Safety
Don't get too nervous and too excited to go home and get on the wrong schedule! Make sure of your departure date, and set a reminder or alarm on your phone so you don't miss it. Likewise, with those traveling by private vehicle, ensure the vehicle is ready and safe. Also, save important numbers that need to be saved when driving on the toll road. Such as Jasa Marga Call Center, Police, and Ambulance. Pssst, remember to bring a spare tire too!
Bring necessary items only and comply with health protocols
The pandemic changed our habits when it comes to hygiene. To maintain our health, we must follow government health protocols. This means our luggage is increased, for example, bringing spare face masks and sanitizer. Pack your luggage according to its respective categories and take only what is necessary to prevent the loss of your belongings.
Make Yourself Comfortable!
'Mudik' for Eid 2022, it is predicted that it will be very crowded! We will not know how long the traffic jam will last or if there will be a delay in public transportation. Nothing is wrong if we bring enough drinking water or food to prop up a hungry stomach. Make yourself more comfortable by wearing clothes that are 'combustible' and suitable for all weather (which will probably be hot!).
Carry Sufficient Cash and Safeguard Valuables
If we brought lunch to school in the past, today's kids can buy it via their favorite online apps such as Gojek and Grab! Of course, if they already have their digital wallet. Giving THR (Money) for Eid will be much more practical digitally without carrying large amounts of envelopes and cash everywhere. This is also useful for minimizing bad possibilities that we don't want. The same goes for the accessories we carry and wear, so we can be careful and keep it simple, folks!
