JAKARTA (Jan 14): 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. The debate also comes amid concerns about driver welfare as a result of a potential merger between the two largest ride-hailing platforms in the country, Indonesia's GoTo and Singapore-based rival Grab. The draft rules, seen by Reuters, details of the concessions, and potentially immediate enforcement via a presidential decree have not previously been reported. The decree under consideration would slash caps on commissions — the amount ride-hailing companies take from drivers for each trip — to 10% from the current 20%. The draft also authorises the government to review agreements between the companies and online transportation workers, and protects the right to unionise.

Source: The Edge Markets January 14, 2026 07:56 UTC