Jakarta, March 17 -- Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi said his side started to carry out ramp check as a safety inspection on a number of transportation modes in welcoming the 2024 Eid exodus period.

"The Ministry of Transportation has carried out safety inspections such as ramp checks on land, sea, air, and rail transportation facilities," Sumadi said in a virtual press conference monitored from here on Sunday.

According to him, the ministry will continue to educate the public on transportation regulation and policies during the Eid exodus period.

He explained that his side pays attention to safety, as it is projected that 71.7 percent of Indonesia's population will travel during the Eid season.

To that end, safety inspectio...