Indonesia is moving to reshape its ride-hailing industry from the inside, with officials saying the state has acquired stakes in app companies as President Prabowo Subianto seeks to raise drivers’ earnings and rein in commission fees.The move could mark a significant shift in one of Southeast Asia’s biggest on-demand economies, where millions of drivers for platforms such as Gojek and Grab have become a highly visible labour force and, analysts say, a potent political bloc.Last week, Prabowo announced a presidential decree that would lower the commission fees ride-hailing companies charge drivers for each order, from 20 per cent to 8 per cent.
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TUE · 2026-05-05 · 10:20 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0505-73861
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Indonesia caps ride-hailing commission fees at 8% in ‘radical correction’ of sector
Indonesia is implementing a significant change in its ride-hailing sector by capping commission fees charged to drivers. President Prabowo Subianto announced a presidential decree that will reduce these fees from 20% to 8% per order.
Resty Woro YuniarSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-05 · 10:20 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Indonesia is implementing a significant change in its ride-hailing sector by capping commission fees charged to drivers. President Prabowo Subianto announced a presidential decree that will reduce these fees from 20% to 8% per order. This move aims to increase driver earnings and is part of a broader effort to reshape the industry. Officials have stated that the state has acquired stakes in ride-hailing app companies, including major platforms like Gojek and Grab. This policy shift is expected to impact one of Southeast Asia's largest on-demand economies, where ride-hailing drivers form a substantial labor force.
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The new decree lowers commission fees from 20% to 8%.
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The state has acquired stakes in app companies like Gojek and Grab.
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Indonesia is capping ride-hailing commission fees at 8%.
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Millions of drivers for platforms like Gojek and Grab have become a potent political bloc.
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