UGM Research Says 8% Cut in Online Motorcycle Taxi Commissions Not Effective in Improving Driver Welfare - Gadjah Mada University
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jogja.jpnn.com, YOGYAKARTA - The policy of reducing the platform fee or rental fee for using online motorcycle taxi (ojol) applications from 20 percent to a maximum of 8 percent has officially come into effect since July 1, 2026. This policy refers to Presidential Regulation Number 27 of 2026 concerning the Protection of Online Transportation Workers.
UGM research reveals that online motorcycle taxi drivers' net income remains below the Jakarta Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) despite the app's cut being reduced to 8 percent. Operational costs are eating into revenue.
UGM's research of 2,120 respondents found that the 8% commission policy is not optimal for improving well-being due to high operating costs.
The policy of reducing the platform fee or rental fee for using online motorcycle taxi applications from 20% to a maximum of 8% will come into effect on July 1, 2026, in accordance with the mandate of Presidential Regulation Number 27 of 2026 concerning the Protection of Online Transportation Workers which was announced by the President on the commemoration of International Labor Day on May 1, 2026. To find out the extent of the implementation o…
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