Gojek Drivers Celebrate Indonesia's 81st Independence Day with Ceremonies and Competitions

Gojek drivers marked Indonesia's 81st Independence Day with a series of commemorative events, emphasizing unity and national pride. This year's celebration featured a unique flag-raising ceremony, notably led for the first time by 47 Gojek driver-partners from across the archipelago who are part of the inaugural "Gojek Paskibra" unit.

This special unit received direct training from the Indonesian National Flag Hoisting Troop Alumni Association (PPI). Their preparation included drills, character building, leadership development, national insight sessions, and even a pilgrimage to heroes' graves. The successful execution of the ceremony by the Gojek Paskibra deeply moved fellow drivers, evoking feelings of pride and admiration for the unit's discipline and teamwork.

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I got goosebumps, I was just moved. Anyway, it was cool. Cool, the struggle must have been extraordinary to be that cohesive.

Hans Patuwo, President Director of PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk, highlighted the significance of togetherness in overcoming challenges. "We are all one family and we walk together," he stated. "And the journey may not always be happy, not always joyful, not always smooth, there may also be difficult stages. But if we are always together, there will be a way."

Following the ceremony, Gojek drivers and GoTo management participated in a convoy to the "Rumah Mitra" (Driver Community Center) in Kemang Timur. The day's festivities continued with a communal lunch and traditional "17-an" competitions, held simultaneously at 25 "Rumah Mitra" locations nationwide. These events included popular games like cracker eating, sarong relay races, and karaoke, fostering a strong sense of community among the drivers and their families.

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We are all one family and we walk together. And the journey may not always be happy, not always joyful, not always smooth, there may also be difficult stages. But if we are always together, there will be a way.