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Govt asks Gojek, Grab to give first-ever holiday bonus to drivers
Previously, the government mulled introducing a rule that would require ride-hailing companies to provide holiday allowances for their partners similar to those of formal workers, but in early March it toned down the plan into a simple bonus.
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President Prabowo Subianto (second left) talks with Gojek CEO Patrick Walujo (right) and Gojek driver representatives after making a statement on holiday allowances (THR) at the State Palace in Jakarta on Monday, March 10, 2025. President Prabowo announced ojol (online motorcycle taxi drivers) will get their THR on Idul Fitri this year. The amount of their bonuses is still being discussed by ministries and related parties. (Antara Foto/Aditya Pradana Putra)
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resident Prabowo Subianto has called on ride-hailing companies, particularly homegrown Gojek and Singapore-based Grab, to grant a holiday bonus for online drivers and couriers working for the platform ahead of the Idul Fitri celebrations later this March.
He emphasized that the “bonus” should be given in cash and based on the drivers' level of activity on the platform.
"This year, the government is paying special attention to online drivers and couriers, who play a crucial role in supporting Indonesia's transportation and logistics sector," Prabowo said on Monday.
He noted that approximately 250,000 drivers and couriers actively work with ride-hailing platforms on a full-time basis, while another 1.5 million people take on such roles as part timers.
"As for the bonus amount and the disbursement process, details will be announced later by the manpower minister through an official circular," the President added.
Read also: Manpower ministry to issue ruling on THR for online ride-hailing drivers
Ride-hailing companies have never recognized drivers and couriers as employees, referring to them instead as “partners”, which exempts them from responsibilities stipulated by the Manpower Law, including providing holiday allowances worth a month’s salary.
