Government Caps App Commission at 8%, Driver Welfare Must Be Priority

The government’s decision to set a revenue-sharing scheme of 92% for driver partners and 8% for application companies has been appreciated by players in the online transport industry. However, this policy is also seen as a momentum to evaluate the commitment of app operators to the welfare of driver partners. Jo-Jek Josal Division Head Simon Julius said his party welcomed the government’s decision regarding limiting application deductions to 8%. According to him, the policy is in line with the spirit of improving the welfare of online transport drivers. Even so, Simon emphasised that Jo-Jek Josal had previously implemented a revenue-sharing system that he claims favours partners. For almost the last two years, the company has imposed a fixed commission scheme of 10% for the application, while 90% of income is directly received by driver partners. ‘For almost two years we have implemented a flat scheme of 10% for the application and 90% for driver partners. We run it clearly, firmly, without drama. That is our commitment to improving driver welfare,’ Simon said on Friday (26/6/2026). Simon also highlighted the steps of several other app operators who are only now implementing a revenue-sharing scheme in accordance with government regulations. According to him, this policy should have been implemented long ago considering the large contribution of drivers in supporting online transport service operations. ‘If they are only now implementing the 8:92 scheme, the question arises, where were they before? They are only now realising that drivers are also human beings who must meet the needs of their families, children, and wives,’ he said. He hopes the government policy will not just become an administrative rule, but will also encourage all application companies to build a fairer and more sustainable ecosystem for driver partners. According to Simon, driver welfare is an important factor in maintaining the quality of online transport services. Therefore, he invited all industry players to place the interests of partners as a major part of business growth, not just a complement in the digital business model. With the implementation of the 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.