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        "id": 1681184,
        "msgid": "grab-supports-driver-victim-of-assault-at-labuan-bajo-airport-1776325859",
        "date": "2026-04-16 14:04:53",
        "title": "Grab Supports Driver Victim of Assault at Labuan Bajo Airport",
        "author": "Teuku Muhammad Valdy Arief",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Business",
        "summary": "Grab Indonesia has responded to the assault on one of its drivers at Komodo International Airport in Labuan Bajo by providing legal assistance and medical cost support to the victim, while coordinating with authorities for the investigation. The company, which does not tolerate violence, is prioritising driver safety through enhanced education, app security features, and social protection programmes like 'Grab for Indonesia'. This incident underscores the challenges faced by ride-hailing workers and Grab's commitment to their welfare amid growing operations in Indonesia.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Grab Indonesia has responded to the assault\ncase against one of its online motorcycle taxi driver partners at Komodo\nInternational Airport, Labuan Bajo, on Monday (13\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>Director of Grab Indonesia, Richard Aditya, stated that the company\nis providing protection and support to the victim. Grab also emphasised\nthat it does not tolerate acts of violence.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGrab Indonesia regrets the incident that befell one of our Driver\nPartners in the Komodo International Airport area, Labuan Bajo,\u201d said\nRichard to Kompas.com on Thursday (16\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe absolutely do not tolerate any form of violent acts,\u201d he\nstated.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGrab has received the report of the incident and is coordinating and\nworking with the authorities to support the investigation process in\naccordance with applicable legal provisions,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<p>The company is also providing direct support to the victim. The\nassistance includes legal support and medical expenses.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a form of support for the relevant Driver Partner, Grab has\nprovided legal support as well as assistance with medical costs,\u201d said\nRichard.<\/p>\n<p>Coordination is being carried out with local government, police, and\nthe partner community in Labuan Bajo to maintain safe conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Grab places the safety of its partners as a priority. Strengthening\nis done through safety education and security features in the app.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe continue to strengthen safety provisions, app security features,\nand emergency reporting mechanisms that can be accessed quickly,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>The company is also expanding social protection through the \u201cGrab for\nIndonesia\u201d programme. This programme includes cooperation with BPJS\nKetenagakerjaan, training through GrabAcademy, and appreciation for\npartners.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGoing forward, Grab Indonesia is committed to continuing to\nstrengthen the protection system for Driver Partners so that they can\ncarry out their activities more safely and confidently,\u201d Richard\nemphasised.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/grab-supports-driver-victim-of-assault-at-labuan-bajo-airport-1776325859",
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