JAKARTA – In a significant move to support ride-hailing drivers, the Indonesian government, through its state-owned investment vehicle Danantara, has acquired stakes in major ride-hailing platform companies. This strategic intervention is designed to enforce a reduction in commission fees to 8%, directly fulfilling a directive issued by President Prabowo Subianto.
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, confirmed this development during an audience with labor representatives on May Day, May 1, 2026, at the Parliament Complex. He emphasized that the government’s entry as a stakeholder is a deliberate effort to increase the take-home pay of online transportation drivers.
“The government, via Danantara, has officially entered the ride-hailing sector and secured equity stakes in these platforms,” Dasco stated. He explained that the primary goal of this acquisition is to slash the service fees currently charged by platforms, which range between 10% and 20%, down to a fixed rate of 8%. This ensures that drivers receive a larger share of their hard-earned income.
Regarding ongoing demands to reclassify ride-hailing drivers from “partners” to formal “employees,” the Gerindra Party Executive Chairman noted that the government is currently conducting simulations to determine the most viable and effective policy path.
This initiative follows President Prabowo’s firm commitment, announced during the 2026 May Day celebrations, to limit platform commission fees to below 10%. Under the newly signed Presidential Regulation (Perpres) No. 27 of 2026 concerning the protection of online transportation workers, the government has mandated comprehensive safeguards for drivers, including mandatory accident insurance and coverage under the BPJS Kesehatan (social security health agency).
President Prabowo underscored the urgency of these protections, noting the physical risks drivers face daily. “Online drivers work hard and risk their lives every day. Previously, they were subjected to a 20% deduction. I want that figure below 10%. If companies are unwilling to comply, they should not operate in Indonesia,” he stated before thousands of assembled workers.
With the implementation of Perpres 27/2026, the revenue-sharing model will be fundamentally transformed. Previously, drivers retained only 80% of their earnings; the new regulation ensures they receive at least 92%, with the platform fee capped at 8%. This legislative shift aims to provide long-term stability, healthcare access, and better financial security for the nation’s ride-hailing workforce.
Summary
The Indonesian government, through its state-owned investment vehicle Danantara, has acquired stakes in major ride-hailing platforms to enforce a reduction in driver commission fees to 8%. This strategic move, mandated by Presidential Regulation No. 27 of 2026, aims to increase the take-home pay of drivers by capping service fees that previously ranged between 10% and 20%.
Beyond reducing fees, the new regulation mandates comprehensive protections for ride-hailing workers, including mandatory accident insurance and BPJS Kesehatan coverage. President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that these measures are essential to provide financial security and better working conditions for drivers who face daily professional risks.
