Press Release
PT PELNI (Persero)
No. : 04.12/19/PR/IV/2024
KM Dobonsolo Transports Second Wave of Free Homecoming for Motorcycles, Can Go-show
Jakarta, April 12, 2024 -- PT Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia or PT PELNI (Persero) is preparing to serve the return flow for the assignment of free transportation for motorcycles from Semarang to Jakarta. The return flow departure with KM Dobonsolo will depart on Saturday (13/4) and the second on Monday (15/4).
Head of PELNI Corporate Secretariat Evan Eryanto said that travelers who have registered through the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation can come to the Tanjung Emas Port in Semarang to re-register on the departure date by bringing proof of registration and identity and STNK. For travelers who have not registered, they can go directly to the port or go-show.
"Don't worry, registration officers will still serve go-show registrations, later a special lane will be provided for prospective go-show participants. We hope that motorcycle travelers can take advantage of this free homecoming program to reduce the risk on the trip," said Evan.
Data as of Friday (12/4), the number of registrants for the free return flow of motorcycles for the first departure was 2,362 participants with 1,020 motorcycles with a quota of 2,400 participants and 1,200 motorcycles.
"Meanwhile, for the second departure, 2,432 participants have registered with 1,008 motorcycles with the same quota as the first departure, with a travel time of Semarang - Jakarta for approximately 14 hours," added Evan.
The two return flow departures will use KM Dobonsolo, a PELNI passenger ship that has been modified as a 3in1 ship. This German-made ship in 1992 can carry passengers, containers and four-wheeled vehicles as well as motorcycles.
The same ship had previously transported motorcycle travelers from Jakarta to Semarang on April 5 and 7 with a total realization of 6,507 participants. This number is still slightly below the realization of the free motorcycle homecoming in 2023 which was 6,852 participants.
About PELNI
PELNI as a State-Owned Enterprise engaged in the shipping services sector currently operates 26 Passenger Ships serving 1,058 routes and visiting 71 ports.
In addition to passenger transportation, PELNI also serves 30 Pioneer Ship routes which are a means of accessibility for population mobility in the 3TP region, where the Pioneer Ship which is a means of accessibility for population mobility in the 3TP region, where the Pioneer Ship visits 236 ports with a total of 2,844 route sections.
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