Bekasi residents and road users are urged to exercise caution when driving
Bekasi - Bekasi City residents traveling out of town during the New Year are urged to exercise caution, especially when driving motorized vehicles, both two-wheeled and four-wheeled.
Deputy Chairwoman of Commission II of the Bekasi City Council (DPRD), Yenny Kristianti, reminded the public not to speed while driving. This is extremely dangerous and could lead to accidents on the highway.
"Don't speed while driving, because we don't know what the conditions will be like on the road. Just be more careful," she told reporters on Friday (December 26, 2025).
She also asked the Bekasi City Government to prepare the city's roads, by repairing several damaged roads that are often used as homecoming routes.
"The condition of the roads must be monitored. Because we are not only facing Christmas and New Year, but also next year's Eid al-Fitr, which is only a few months away," she said.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Bekasi City Transportation Agency, Zeno Bachtiar, advised the public to prepare their vehicles for travel, both physically and administratively.
"Make sure the vehicle you'll be using to travel out of town during Christmas and New Year is in good condition. Both the vehicle itself and its administrative aspects are crucial," he said.
Arrivals at Bekasi Terminal Start to Increase During Holidays
People from various regions began arriving at the Bekasi Terminal on Friday (December 26, 2025). This phenomenon of interprovincial bus passengers has become apparent since the start of the school holidays.
They are known to have come from various regions, including Cirebon, Kuningan, Tasikmalaya, and several areas in Central Java. One bus passenger, Dewi, confirmed her arrival in Bekasi City for the holidays.
"I'm originally from Cirebon, and I came with my children because they wanted to go on holiday. My husband happened to be in Bekasi City, so I took them here during the school holidays," she said.
She explained that the bus trip from Cirebon to Bekasi City took three hours. She paid Rp 98,000 in cash for an economy class bus ticket.
"The journey was normal, there were no traffic jams. The fare hasn't increased; it's normal, just like a normal day," she said.
Mastur Hasanudin, an officer on duty at the Bekasi Terminal, also confirmed the passenger movement situation on the ground. He explained that the number of passengers heading out of town, or departures, tended to decrease significantly.
"The peak departure flow occurred on December 25, 2025, and is now starting to level off. In fact, arrivals from outside Bekasi City are starting to pick up," he said.
