Indonesia Caps Ride-Hailing App Commissions at 8%, Drivers to Receive Minimum 92%
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto signed a regulation capping app commissions for online ride-hailing drivers at 8%.
- This means drivers will receive at least 92% of their trip revenue, a significant improvement from previous rates often reaching 20%.
- The regulation, effective May 1, 2026, also includes provisions for work accident insurance (BPJS Kesehatan).
In a landmark decision for online transportation workers, President Prabowo Subianto has officially signed Presidential Regulation No. 27 of 2026 concerning the Protection of Online Transportation Drivers. This regulation marks a significant victory for the ojol (motorcycle taxi) community, capping the commission deducted by ride-hailing applications at a maximum of 8 percent.
Keputusan ini menunjukkan respons pemerintah terhadap aspirasi pengemudi di lapangan.
This means drivers will now receive at least 92 percent of their earnings from each trip, a substantial increase from the previous average of 20 percent. The Asosiasi Pengemudi Ojol Garda Indonesia, represented by its Chairman Raden Igun Wicaksono, hailed the regulation as a pivotal moment, exceeding their initial demands for a 10 percent cap. Wicaksono expressed gratitude for the government's responsiveness to the drivers' plight.
Pembagian pendapatan dari (awalnya) 80 persen untuk pengemudi, sekarang menjadi minimal 92 persen untuk pengemudi.
Signed on International Labor Day, May 1, 2026, the regulation is seen by associations as a formal recognition of the vital role online drivers play in Indonesia's digital economy. While celebrating this achievement, Garda Indonesia emphasizes the need for strict oversight to ensure platform companies comply with the new commission limits and calls for the effective implementation of the included work accident insurance benefits.
Akan diberikan BPJS Kesehatan, asuransi kesehatan.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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