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Traffic corps launches 'mudik' app
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Mudik traffic travels along the Pantura (Cipali-Palikanci) highway in West Java. (kompas.com/Kristianto Purnomo & Ari Prasetyo)
A mobile application dedicated to mudik (exodus) was launched by the National Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas) in Jakarta on Monday.
Korlantas chief Insp. Gen. Agung Budi Maryoto said the app was created to help people traveling during the Idul Adha holiday. "The app will provide information related to mudik routes so people can choose the best one for their trip," Agung said as quoted by kompas.com.
(Read also: What to prepare before going on a 'mudik' road trip)
The app, dubbed Mudik Online Aman dan Nyaman (Safe and Convenient Online Mudik), is available for iOS and Android devices and allows users to report real-time traffic conditions.
"It is based on public participation; users can start by simply registering their name, address, destination, mudik route as well as the date and hour of departure," said Agung. "The more people enter data, the more information can be obtained, allowing us to anticipate traffic congestion."
Korlantas plans to develop the capabilities of the app, also known as MOAN, so that it can predict traffic flows for as far as 10 kilometers and can be utilized during other long holidays. "In the future, we will create an app similar to Waze and develop MOAN further to accommodate holiday seasons," Agung added. (kha/kes)
