Gojek Gives Compensation to Ojol Driver's Family in Batam, Here's the Full Story

JAKARTA - The sad news came from an online motorcycle taxi (ojol) driver in Batam, Riau Islands, after Asep Kurniawan (47 years old), a driver partner in Batam was found dead while carrying out his work on Monday, February 16, 2026.

Gojek also finally visited the family of the late Asep Kurniawan. Since receiving information in the field, the Gojek Batam Task Force team immediately went to the location to provide assistance while police officers from the Balerang Police conducted an initial examination at the crime scene.

The results of the examination showed no signs of violence on the victim's body, strengthening the suspicion that Asep died not as a result of a criminal act.

The body was then evacuated to the Bhayangkara Hospital of the Riau Islands Police for further medical examination. The initial suspicion points to a certain disease suffered by the victim. This is reinforced by the family's statement, Asep suffers from heart disease and is in the process of treatment.

Almarhum Asep left behind a wife and three children. Gustaneli as the wife of the late Asep, said that the deceased had a history of heart disease (swelling).

"It has been 6 months, it still needs recovery and rest. In a day Asep only works a maximum of 4 hours to continue to maintain his condition," he said.

As a form of concern and commitment to its partners, Gojek distributes grief compensation to the family of the late Asep in Batam. This compensation is part of Gojek's efforts to provide real support to partner families, especially at the most needed time.

"We also mourn the departure of our big family, our partner Mr. Asep Kurniawan. Gojek and the Gojek Merah Putih Foundation have provided grief compensation which is a form of our concern for our partners. We hope that this compensation and assistance can help ease the burden of the families left behind," said Mulawarman as Head of Corporate Affairs Region Gojek, Wednesday, February 18.

As a company that places partners as part of a large family, Gojek is always committed to helping partner families through this difficult time with various support programs such as mentoring and compensation from Gojek and the Gojek Red and White Foundation. This compensation is expected to be a reminder of the great contribution of partners in supporting Gojek's services and providing a positive impact on society.

"We as a family are grateful and very helped by this compensation. We feel the support and sincere assistance from the Gojek management, which shows empathy and a proactive attitude in helping us get through this difficult time," said Gustaneli.

The Batam Driver Mitra family received compensation in the form of cash and family assistance. In every operation, Gojek always prioritizes the safety and security of driving, both partners, consumers and the surrounding community.

This form of concern is implemented with an insurance protection program, security features in the application of driver and consumer partners, the Gojek Security Task Force team which is ready 24 hours 7 days and safety and operational education.