Association's Response to Ride-Hailing Regulation: Urges App Operators to Comply Immediately
JAKARTA - The Indonesian Ride-Hailing Drivers Association (Garda Indonesia) has welcomed the issuance of Presidential Regulation (Perpres) No. 27 of 2026 on the Protection of Online Transportation.
Garda Indonesia’s General Chairman, Raden Igun Wicaksono, stated that the regulation, recently signed by President Prabowo Subianto, marks a historic milestone in the struggle of drivers in Indonesia.
Igun highlighted the crucial point regarding the maximum app commission cap set at eight percent. This figure is considered lower than the initial demands put forward by the association.
According to Igun, with an app commission of only eight percent, drivers can now take home a net income of up to 92 percent of the total fare. This is believed to be a significant driving factor for the economic welfare of ride-hailing drivers.
He views this government step as a form of social sensitivity towards grassroots aspirations that have long been the backbone of the national digital economy.
“This is not just a rule on paper, but the state’s recognition of the ride-hailing driver profession as an integral part of the modern transportation ecosystem,” he said.
Igun believes there is no reason for app companies to delay the implementation of the new regulation.
Igun emphasised that app operators must adjust their systems at the latest by 15 May 2026. The association stated it will not tolerate excuses or additional studies from app operators that could hinder the rights of partners.
“App operators must comply without alibis. We do not want any delays with the excuse of ‘currently studying’. We give until 15 May 2026 for it to take effect. If not, we are ready to take resistance steps through large-scale actions,” said Igun.
Garda Indonesia assures it will continue to monitor the implementation of this regulation in the field to ensure the creation of a more inclusive and sustainable digital economic justice for all drivers in Indonesia.