Government Caps App Commission at 8%, Driver Welfare Must Be Priority
The government’s decision to establish a revenue-sharing scheme of 92% for driver partners and 8% for application companies has received appreciation from players in the online transportation industry.
However, this policy is also seen as a momentum to evaluate the commitment of application providers towards the welfare of driver partners. Jo-Ject’s Head of Division, Josal Simon Julius, stated that the company welcomes the government’s decision regarding the limitation of application deductions to 8%. He believes the policy aligns with the spirit of improving the welfare of online transportation drivers.
Nevertheless, Simon emphasised that Jo-Ject had previously implemented a revenue-sharing system deemed favourable to partners. For almost the last two years, the company has applied a fixed commission scheme of 10% for the application, while 90% of the income is received directly by the driver partners.
“For almost two years, we have implemented a flat 10% scheme for the application and 90% for the driver partners. We run it clearly and firmly, without drama. It is our commitment to improving the welfare of drivers,” said Simon on Friday (26/6/2026).
Simon also highlighted the actions of several other application providers that have only recently implemented revenue-sharing schemes in accordance with government regulations. In his view, such a policy should have been implemented much longer, given the significant contribution of drivers in supporting the operations of online transportation services.
“If the 8:92 scheme is only being implemented now, the question arises: where has it been all this time? Only now is there an awareness that drivers are also humans who must meet the living needs of their families, children, and wives,” he said.
He expressed hope that the government’s policy would not merely be an administrative rule, but would also encourage all application companies to build a fairer and more sustainable ecosystem for driver partners.
According to Simon, driver welfare is a crucial factor in maintaining the quality of online transportation services. Therefore, he invited all industry players to place the interests of partners as a core part of business growth, rather than just a supplement to the digital business model.
With the implementation of this new revenue-sharing scheme, Simon hopes that future competition between platforms will not only focus on the number of users and services but also on a real commitment to providing protection and welfare for driver partners.