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View all search resultsDigital labor platforms in Indonesia are moving beyond simple coordination to a model of "digital Taylorism" that monetizes driver dependence. To protect workers, regulation must shift its focus from surface-level pricing transparency to the underlying algorithmic power structures that govern their daily lives.
As ride-hailing drivers report increasing scarcity and pay-to-participate barriers, the invisible hand of the algorithm is reshaping our digital economy. We must ask whether platform innovation is expanding opportunity or quietly redefining the terms of fairness for millions.
An apparent shortage of online motorcycle taxi (ojol) drivers in Jakarta in recent days has frustrated commuters and exposed deeper problems in Indonesia’s ride-hailing sector, where fare cuts and platform policies are increasingly discouraging gig workers.
The government also set holiday bonuses for ride-hailing drivers with app-based companies agreed to provide a total of Rp 220 billion this year, double the Rp 110 billion distributed last year.
As Ramadan unfolds amid increasingly fast-paced and dynamic lifestyles, Gojek has launched its latest campaign, “Pasti Ada Jalan Silaturahmi Pakai Gojek”, aimed at helping Indonesians stay connected with family and friends throughout Ramadan.
Millions of Indonesian ride-hailing drivers would receive major increases to financial and social benefits under a draft decree being considered by President Prabowo Subianto, two sources said, threatening the profitability of ride-sharing platforms in their largest market in Southeast Asia.
GoFood officially released Kilas Balik 2025 (GoFood 2025 Recap), a year-end roundup that captures how Indonesians ate, snacked and sipped their way through 2025. The report captured tasty snapshots of Indonesia customers' culinary preferences - comfort food and familiar flavors remain the go-tos, but drinks are where people are keen to explore, experiment and follow the latest trends.
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