Yogyakarta Extends Car Free Day to Sunday Mornings During School Holidays

Yogyakarta is enhancing its iconic Malioboro street experience for school holiday visitors by expanding its Car Free Day (CFD) policy. The city will now implement the vehicle-free zone on Sunday mornings from 5 AM to 9 AM, in addition to the usual evening hours. This move aims to provide a more spacious, safe, and comfortable environment for pedestrians, runners, and cyclists in the heart of the tourist district.

City officials are closely monitoring public response to the expanded Sunday morning schedule. If it garners positive feedback, there's a strong possibility that Saturdays will also be included in the CFD program. This consideration stems from Saturday being a peak day for tourist arrivals in Yogyakarta.

In parallel with traffic management, Yogyakarta is undertaking a comprehensive cleanliness drive across its key tourist attractions. This includes a significant focus on Pasar Ngasem, a popular spot for traditional culinary exploration. Vendors and relevant departments are working together on a daily three-hour cleaning operation in Pasar Ngasem. Efforts also involve clearing clogged drains to ensure the market remains clean and inviting.

The city aims to make its tourist destinations not only places of entertainment but also educational experiences, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a pristine environment. Additional measures include maximizing the efforts of cultural heritage site management staff to preserve Malioboro's aesthetic appeal and ensuring continuous cleaning services.