Jakarta, March 17 -- Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka on Tuesday symbolically launched a free Eid al-Fitr homecoming travel program for 1,900 participants, organized by state-run holding company PT Danareksa.

He flagged off the departure of 39 buses bound for various cities and districts across Java, Sumatra, and Sulawesi in Jakarta, with 14 buses departing from the capital.

"Yes, there are 14 buses departing for Central Java and East Java. Let us pray for all participants in the program to arrive safely at their destinations," Gibran said.

The vice president also inspected the roadworthiness of several buses and greeted travelers ahead of departure, reminding them to maintain their health as homecoming traffic is expec...