TRENGGALEK – The Eid al-Adha holiday travel period in Trenggalek passed without a significant increase in passenger traffic, as Surodakan Type A Terminal reported only moderate growth in traveler numbers during the long holiday weekend.
Unlike major holiday seasons that often trigger sharp spikes in mobility, this year’s Eid al-Adha break generated passenger volumes that remained within normal levels. Terminal authorities said travel activity increased slightly but did not reach the levels commonly seen during peak travel periods such as Eid al-Fitr.
Devi Ariandi, Supervising Officer at Surodakan Type A Terminal in Trenggalek, said passenger movements remained manageable throughout the holiday period.
According to terminal data, total departures reached 805 passengers three days before the holiday period. Passenger numbers continued to rise gradually in the following days.
The highest volume occurred on June 1, 2026, when the terminal recorded 1,581 passengers. Meanwhile, total passenger departures three days after the holiday reached 850 travelers.
Despite the increase, officials did not classify the figures as an unusual surge.
“If we compare it with major travel seasons such as Eid al-Fitr, the numbers remain normal. The situation is very similar to what we usually see on weekends,” Devi explained.
Most travelers continued to rely on intercity buses operating within East Java. These intercity-in-province services, commonly known as AKDP routes, remained the dominant mode of transportation at Surodakan Terminal.
Long-distance interprovincial services, or AKAP buses, carried fewer passengers than domestic provincial routes. The pattern reflected the tendency of residents to travel within the region during the Eid al-Adha holiday.
The stable travel volume also allowed terminal operators to maintain normal operations without deploying additional buses.
According to Devi, the existing fleet proved sufficient to accommodate passenger demand during the holiday period. As a result, transport operators saw no need to introduce extra services.
The situation differed significantly from the annual Eid al-Fitr exodus, when transportation providers often add vehicles to handle massive increases in passenger traffic.
“For Eid al-Adha, the available fleet remains adequate. Therefore, we have not added any extra buses. The approach is different from Eid al-Fitr, which usually requires additional vehicles,” he said.
Throughout the holiday period, terminal activities ran smoothly and efficiently. Authorities did not report long queues, overcrowding, or passenger congestion in departure areas.
The steady flow of travelers highlighted the controlled nature of public mobility in Trenggalek during the extended holiday. Transportation services continued operating normally, while available bus fleets met demand without experiencing excessive pressure.
Officials believe the data demonstrates that regional travel demand during Eid al-Adha remained balanced, allowing transport services to maintain reliable operations across the regency.