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Skepticism around green ride‑hailing: How to gain riders’ trust

Without clear standards, it will be difficult for users to distinguish between serious environmental commitments and superficial green promotion.

Regulations 3 weeks ago

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Govt to set rates for on-demand food, courier delivery fees

The government is finalizing new rules for ride-hailing services, with a presidential regulation expected to be issued in September.

Regulations 1 month ago

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Are Grab, Gojek drivers entrepreneurs? The govt thinks they should be

The government's proposal to reclassify ride-hailing drivers as microbusiness owners has drawn mixed reactions, with labor unions pushing for employee status, some drivers preferring to remain partners with stronger legal protections and platform operators backing the government’s initiative.

Academia 3 months ago

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8 percent for drivers, zero transparency for Danantara

A state asset fund that will not account for itself is not managing public assets.

Companies 3 months ago

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Grab denies rumors of Indonesia exit

The ride-hailing service provider has reaffirmed its commitment to investment in the country despite concerns over a commission cap

Editorial 4 months ago

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Gig economy no more

By intervening in ride-hailing commissions, the government risks turning a flexible "bridge" into a rigid dead end for the very workers it aims to protect.

Academia 4 months ago

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How an 8% commission fee cap can cripple Indonesia’s tech giants

The government’s "new social contract" might offer immediate relief to gig drivers, but by slashing commissions to 8 percent, the state risks bankrupting the very digital giants that power the economy.

Regulations 4 months ago

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Tighter state control over Gojek, Grab raises profitability concerns

Deputy House Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad said that Danantara has acquired stakes in ride-hailing platforms as the government orders tech firms to cut commissions and expand protections for on-demand drivers under a new regulation.

Regulations 4 months ago

Prabowo orders ride-hailing companies' maximum commission set at 8 percent

Prabowo said he signed a presidential regulation which was the basis for the new maximum commission cap that ride-hailing firms could take from their driver partners.

Academia 5 months ago

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The early signs of platform power in our ride-hailing economy

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.

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Skepticism around green ride‑hailing: How to gain riders’ trust

PREMIUM Govt to set rates for on-demand food, courier delivery fees

PREMIUM Are Grab, Gojek drivers entrepreneurs? The govt thinks they should be

PREMIUM 8 percent for drivers, zero transparency for Danantara

PREMIUM Grab denies rumors of Indonesia exit

PREMIUM Gig economy no more

PREMIUM How an 8% commission fee cap can cripple Indonesia’s tech giants

PREMIUM Tighter state control over Gojek, Grab raises profitability concerns