Prabowo Promises 8% Cut for Ride-Hailing Apps, This is Drivers' Income

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - President Prabowo Subianto has signed Presidential Regulation No. 27 of 2026 on the Protection of Online Transportation Workers. One of its provisions reduces the commission cut by online motorcycle taxi (ojol) apps to 8%. This means drivers will receive at least 92%. The figure is an increase from the previous regulation’s 80%.”I have signed Presidential Regulation No. 27 on the Protection of Online Transportation Workers. As I mentioned earlier, they must be provided with work accident guarantees, BPJS Health, and health insurance,” Prabowo stated.”Also, as mentioned, the income sharing from 80% for drivers is now a minimum of 92% for drivers,” he continued.GoTo and Grab have responded to Prabowo’s statement. PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk (GOTO) CEO Hans Patuwo said the company complies with regulations, including directives related to Presidential Regulation No. 27 of 2026.The Gojek side is also conducting a review of the regulation, including necessary adjustments.”We are currently conducting a review to understand the details, implications, and necessary adjustments in accordance with the regulation,” Hans explained.Grab Indonesia CEO Neneng Goenadi also assured that the company respects the directive. Grab is awaiting the official issuance of the PP for further review.”This proposed commission structure represents a fundamental change to how digital platforms function as marketplaces. We will collaborate with the government and relevant stakeholders to implement this change, ensuring the policy achieves its goal of protecting Driver Partners while maintaining affordable prices for consumers and industry sustainability,” Neneng said.Ojol and App IncomeThe scheme for the cut has not yet been detailed. However, if the cut is taken from the fare paid by passengers, the calculation would be as follows:Simulation of two-wheeled service fees for Gojek- Trip fee: Rp 16,000- Safe trip fee: Rp 1,000- App service fee: Rp 2,500- Voucher discount: -Rp 1,500- Total paid by user: Rp 18,000The commission split is based on the “Trip fee.” Currently, the split is:- Driver partner: 80% x Rp 16,000 = Rp 12,800- App: 20% x Rp 16,000 = Rp 3,200From the total paid by the user, the app receives commission from the trip fee of Rp 3,200 plus app service fee Rp 2,500 minus voucher discount Rp 1,500, totalling Rp 4,200.If the new regulation announced by Prabowo applies, the split would be:- Driver partner: 92% x Rp 16,000 = Rp 14,720- App: 8% x Rp 16,000 = Rp 1,280From the total paid by the user, the app receives commission from the trip fee of Rp 1,280 plus app service fee Rp 2,500 minus voucher discount Rp 1,500, totalling Rp 2,280.Simulation of two-wheeled service fees for Grab- Trip fee: Rp 15,000- Platform fee: Rp 2,000- Trip insurance (optional): Rp 2,000- Green programme contribution: Rp 200- Discount: -Rp 3,000- Fee paid by passenger: Rp 16,200The commission split is based on the “Trip fee.” Currently, the split is:- Driver partner: 80% x Rp 15,000 = Rp 12,000- App: 20% x Rp 15,000 = Rp 3,000From the total paid by the user, the app receives commission from the trip fee of Rp 3,000 plus platform fee Rp 2,000 minus discount Rp 3,000, totalling Rp 2,000.If the new regulation announced by Prabowo applies, the split would be:- Driver partner: 92% x Rp 15,000 = Rp 13,800- App: 8% x Rp 15,000 = Rp 1,200From the total paid by the user, the app receives commission from the trip fee of Rp 1,200 plus platform fee Rp 2,000 minus discount Rp 3,000, totalling Rp 200.