Grab to Implement 8% Revenue Share Scheme from 1 July

Grab Indonesia will begin implementing a maximum 8% revenue share scheme for its two-wheeled passenger transport service, GrabBike. “This policy will take effect from 1 July 2026,” said Grab Indonesia CEO Neneng Goenadi in a written statement on Tuesday, 23 June 2026.

Neneng stated that the implementation of the revenue share represents Grab Indonesia’s compliance with the directive of President Prabowo Subianto and aims to encourage the growth of the digital economy. She assured that Grab Indonesia is committed to implementing the policy while maintaining a balance between protection for driver partners, service affordability for consumers, and the sustainability of the online motorcycle taxi transport ecosystem in Indonesia.

Neneng further said that implementing the revenue share reduction policy is not easy for the company. In its execution, Grab Indonesia is making a number of carefully considered adjustments. She thereby assured that services remain affordable for the public, the ecosystem remains sustainable, and income opportunities for driver partners are maintained.

Previously, the Indonesian Digital Mobility and Delivery Industry Association (Modantara) assessed that the government policy limiting the revenue share deduction between online motorcycle taxi drivers and applicators to a maximum of 8% could potentially have wide-ranging impacts on the digital economic ecosystem. The policy was deemed too drastic if implemented without comprehensive study and dialogue with industry players.

Modantara Executive Director Agung Yudha said the limitation cannot be viewed simplistically because its implications touch many aspects of platform operations. He explained that the issue of partner welfare is not solely determined by the size of the platform’s deduction. According to him, the digital mobility and delivery ecosystem has a complex cost structure, ranging from technology development, customer service, payment systems, and transaction security, to risk protection and long-term investment.

Agung estimated that limiting the deduction to 8% could slash the platform’s operational space by up to 60%. This condition could potentially force companies to significantly change their business models in a short time, which would ultimately have a systemic impact on the stability of the digital economy and the investment climate. According to him, revenue share or platform deductions cannot be standardised like parking fees. “The question is whether the 8% limit will truly strengthen partners’ income in the long term, or instead reduce demand, services, and the flexible job opportunities that have been supporting them?” he said.

Agung continued that a single limitation also has the potential to reduce competition between platforms, which has so far driven innovation and partner empowerment programmes. Additionally, platforms are likely to adjust tariffs for consumers or reduce services, especially in low-margin areas. If this policy is still enforced, he said platforms will be pushed to make massive efficiency cuts that could potentially lower service quality. Agung cited the experience in India, where low-commission online transport platforms like Ola had to cut the number of workers and reduce driver incentives to survive.

According to him, at the global level, the average platform deduction is in the range of 15% to 30% for ride-hailing and delivery services. “Therefore, the 8% limit has the potential to be the lowest in the world and could reduce the attractiveness of investment in Indonesia,” he said. As of now, Agung admitted that the association he leads has not yet received an official copy of Presidential Regulation Number 27 of 2026 for further study. Nevertheless, the association stated it is ready to engage in dialogue with the government to formulate a balanced policy.

Previously, President Prabowo Subianto established a new rule increasing the income share for online motorcycle taxi drivers. Under the policy, drivers receive a minimum of 92% of total revenue, while applicators are limited to taking a maximum of 8%. “The income distribution from (initially) 80% for drivers is now a minimum of 92% for drivers,” said Prabowo during the International Labour Day commemoration at the National Monument, Jakarta, on Friday, 1 May 2026. Besides regulating revenue sharing, the regulation includes job protection guarantees for drivers, including access to work accident insurance and health services through BPJS.