Jakarta to Require Buildings to Provide Parking for Online Motorcycle Taxi Drivers

Jakarta's Transportation Agency (Dishub) is reassessing its strategy for tackling illegal parking following a public outcry over the impounding of online motorcycle taxi drivers' vehicles. The agency acknowledged the widespread criticism on social media after its enforcement actions went viral.

Budi Awaluddin, the head of the agency, stated that he has been in communication with online motorcycle taxi communities. He recognized the persistent challenge drivers face in finding convenient parking spots, especially when collecting orders from malls and office buildings. This difficulty often forces drivers to park in unauthorized areas.

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We will immediately coordinate this matter and hold a meeting inviting the ojol community and operators so that this rule can be implemented properly.

In response, Dishub plans to collaborate with building management companies to establish dedicated parking spaces for these drivers. Awaluddin confirmed that not all buildings in Jakarta currently offer such facilities. The agency intends to hold discussions with building operators and online ride-hailing platform providers to implement these designated parking zones effectively, citing Ministry of Transportation Regulation No. 12 of 2019 as a basis.

"This is one of our priority targets. As soon as possible, perhaps next week, we will invite operators and building managers to discuss the implementation of the Ministry of Transportation regulation regarding special parking spaces for ojol," Awaluddin said. The agency aims to address the issue promptly, recognizing the need for accessible parking solutions for the city's delivery drivers.

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This is one of our priority targets. As soon as possible, perhaps next week, we will invite operators and building managers to discuss the implementation of the Ministry of Transportation regulation regarding special parking spaces for ojol.