Maxim says 8 percent commission policy boosts driver income

Maxim says the implementation of a maximum app commission of 8 percent has had a positive impact on online motorcycle taxi (ojol) driver partners by increasing the share of income they receive from each trip order.

“From the various feedback we have received, driver partners feel an increase in income after the 8 percent app commission came into effect,” said Maxim Indonesia Development Director Dirhamsyah in a statement to ANTARA in Jakarta on Monday.

Presidential Regulation No. 27 of 2026 on the Protection of Online Transport Workers now stipulates that the income share for ojol drivers rises to 92 percent, with the app operator receiving a maximum of 8 percent.

Dirhamsyah added that the 92:8 commission split also makes the income distribution between the app operator and driver partners more balanced while still prioritising the sustainability of the online transport service ecosystem.

Dirhamsyah explained that the increase in income can also be a factor encouraging driver partners to be more active in accepting orders.

According to him, the 8 percent app commission applied by Maxim, combined with good performance and service from driver partners, opens up opportunities to obtain more orders and income.

“The 8 percent app commission that Maxim has implemented, accompanied by excellent performance and service from driver partners, certainly opens up greater opportunities for driver partners to get orders and higher earnings,” he said.

The increase in income also encourages driver partners to improve the quality of their service, such as being more responsive to passenger needs and paying attention to their performance when carrying out activities on the platform.

Dirhamsyah said Maxim will continue to receive and evaluate feedback from driver partners as part of efforts to improve services.

The company is also committed to maintaining service standards amid the implementation of the new policy and to developing a more effective order distribution system to reduce waiting times and provide more optimal income opportunities for both drivers and the platform.

“We will continue to gather feedback and conduct regular evaluations to ensure this policy provides optimal benefits for driver partners,” he said.