Jakarta - Indonesia has reduced the commission charged by ride-hailing platforms to 8 percent, with the policy taking effect by 1 July 2026, in a move lawmakers say could improve driver welfare.
Until now, ride-hailing operators charge commission for drivers of ride-hailing between 15 and 20 percent.
Mori Hanafi, a member of Commission V of the House of Representatives from the National Democratic (NasDem) Party, described that the decision was the result of a lengthy, multi-stakeholder process.
“This is a major breakthrough following a long process involving the commission, ride-hailing drivers, operators and experts,” he said at the parliamentary complex in Senayan, Jakarta, on Wednesday, 24 June 2026.
The policy was first announced by President Prabowo Subianto during International Labour Day commemoration on 1 May this year, when he signaled the plan to lower platform commission for drivers of ride-hailing.
“During the Labour Day, the President has stated that the commission would be reduced to 8 percent,” Mori noted.
He also expressed appreciation to parliamentary leadership, including Deputy House Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, for supporting the measures.
Mori said the policy is expected to have a positive impact on driver earnings once fully implemented.
“We believe that once this is applied, the welfare of ride-hailing drivers will improve,” he added.
