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        "msgid": "govt-app-companies-agree-to-protect-online-transportation-ecosystem-1782913812",
        "date": "2026-07-01 19:35:27",
        "title": "Govt, app companies agree to protect online transportation ecosystem",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "The Indonesian government will enforce a new revenue-sharing rule from July 2026, capping ride-hailing platform commissions at 8% and guaranteeing drivers 92% of fare revenue. Drivers will also be formally recognised as micro-entrepreneurs, granting them access to state empowerment programmes and financing schemes such as the People's Business Credit (KUR). The policy, agreed upon by the government, technology providers, and driver associations, aims to create a more equitable and sustainable digital transportation ecosystem.",
        "content": "<p>Starting July 1, 2026, the government has enforced a new\nrevenue-sharing provision for the online motorcycle taxi sector.<\/p>\n<p>Under this regulation, driver partners are entitled to 92 percent of\nfare revenue, effectively capping the maximum commission cut for\nride-hailing platforms at 8 percent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is in the interests of everyone in the ecosystem. Therefore,\nthe government is present with the principle of proportionality and\njustice to protect this ecosystem,\u201d Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises\n(MSMEs) Minister Maman Abdurrahman said here on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>In tandem with the new fare structure, Maman announced that the\ngovernment will officially recognize and treat drivers as\nmicro-entrepreneurs within the online transportation sector to provide\nthem with broader social protection and economic empowerment.<\/p>\n<p>With this formalized status, drivers are entitled to various state\nfacilities currently allocated to traditional micro-entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n<p>These benefits include business capacity building, specialized\ntraining, and structured government empowerment programs.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the micro-entrepreneur status enables drivers to tap\ninto official state-backed financing pipelines, specifically the\nPeople\u2019s Business Credit (KUR) program, in accordance with existing\nregulations.<\/p>\n<p>Under current regulations, loans up to Rp100 million (approximately\nUS$5,586) will be granted completely unsecured, while loans between\nRp100 million and Rp500 million (US$27,932) will be accessible via\nstandard collateral requirements, according to the minister.<\/p>\n<p>Amid the rollout of these changes, Maman emphasized that a solid\nunderstanding has been reached among the government, technology\nproviders, and driver associations to ensure market conditions remain\nconducive.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that because the digital transportation network involves\nmillions of drivers, app developers, and platform-reliant MSME\nmerchants, every regulatory step must be calculated with extreme\ncare.<\/p>\n<p>The ministry will immediately follow up on the reclassification\nframework.<\/p>\n<p>To prevent operational bottlenecks or sudden shocks to the digital\neconomy, the policy is being rolled out progressively in close\ncoordination with driver unions and corporate stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>A permanent legal basis is also being drafted by the government to\nguarantee the sustainability of the policy while keeping the broader\ndigital economy balanced.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have a vested interest in maintaining a conducive ecosystem, as\nit involves app companies, drivers, merchants, and even MSMEs utilizing\ndigital platforms. Therefore, all policies are designed to create a\nhealthy, conducive, and equitable ecosystem,\u201d Maman concluded.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia to enforce 8 percent ride-hailing fee cap\nfrom July 1<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Ministry weighs 8\u201315% online taxi fare rise, seeks\ninputs<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia\u2019s online taxi drivers protest commissions,\ngovt vows action<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Shofi Ayudiana, Yashinta Difa<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/govt-app-companies-agree-to-protect-online-transportation-ecosystem-1782913812",
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