DPR asks for 92:8 Ojol sharing rules not just numbers on paper

Member of Commission V of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Sudjatmiko, assessed that the implementation of Presidential Regulation Number 27 of 2026 concerning the Protection of Online Transportation Workers should be a momentum to build an online transportation ecosystem that provides benefits and convenience for all parties, both drivers as partners, application companies and the public as passengers.

According to Sudjatmiko, online transportation is now an important part of people's lives.

He added that millions of people use it for daily mobility, while the job as a driver is a source of income for many families.

Therefore, online transportation arrangements should not only look at the relationship between drivers and applicators, but must ensure that the entire ecosystem runs healthily.

"Let's not see this issue only from the perspective of drivers or applicators. Drivers must get better income and protection, application companies must get certainty to continue to grow, while passengers get safe, comfortable, easy and affordable services. Everyone must get benefits and ease," said Sudjatmiko in his statement, Thursday, August 13.

He assessed that one of the important breakthroughs in Presidential Regulation 27/2026 was the arrangement of revenue sharing which provides a minimum of 92 percent to drivers and a maximum of 8 percent for the app. This policy is expected to increase the income received directly by driver partners.

"The 8 percent provision for the app and a minimum of 92 percent for drivers must really feel the benefits of the partners. Don't just be a number on paper. But we also have to ensure that the application company still has a healthy business space to develop technology, improve services and run its business sustainably," said Sudjatmiko.

According to him, the implementation of the 8 percent scheme must also be monitored so as not to create new problems.

The reduction of the applicator commission, he said, should not be replaced with other costs that actually burden drivers or passengers.

"The spirit is to provide benefits and convenience. Don't let the applicator piece fall, but other costs appear that eventually reduce the driver's income or make passenger fares more expensive. The government must look at the ecosystem as a whole," he said.

Sudjatmiko also asked the government not to stop at making regulations, but to also prepare facilities and infrastructure that support online transportation.

The central and local governments, he said, need to provide shelters or special online transportation points at various government facilities.

"In government offices, hospitals, terminals, stations, public service centers and other strategic facilities, it is necessary to think about clear pick-up and drop-off points for passengers. This will make it easier for drivers, make it easier for passengers, and help the government manage traffic," he said.

According to Sudjatmiko, the existence of shelters can also reduce the problem of drivers who have to stop or wait on the side of the road, in front of buildings, and other locations that have the potential to disrupt traffic.

"If online transportation wants to be placed as part of the national transportation system, then the infrastructure must also be prepared. Don't just regulate the application, but the physical space is not provided," he said.

Apart from infrastructure, Sudjatmiko emphasized the importance of health insurance and accident protection that are truly adequate for drivers.

He reminded that online transportation drivers have a high risk because most of their working time is on the road.

"Health and accident insurance must be proper. It's not just about membership or cards, but when the driver has an accident, the protection can really be used and the process is not difficult," he said.

He also asked for a clear mechanism regarding the suspension and deletion of driver accounts.

According to him, the status of the driver as a partner should not make the application company have unilateral authority to cut off someone's access to his source of income.

"Drivers must of course obey the rules of the platform. But if there is a violation, there must be a clear process. Accounts should not be suddenly deleted without explanation, without the opportunity to clarify and without an objection mechanism," said Sudjatmiko.

Therefore, he encouraged the government to strengthen the oversight function of online transportation application companies.

The government, according to him, needs to have a position as a supervisor in the online transportation application ecosystem in Indonesia so that the relationship between the appraiser and the partner runs fairly and transparently.

"The government must be present as a supervisor. Not to take over the business of the appraiser, but to ensure that the rules are fair. Starting from revenue sharing, order giving, algorithms, incentives, tariffs, suspensions, account deletion to dispute resolution mechanisms, there must be supervision," he said.

According to Sudjatmiko, the government also needs to consider the establishment of a supervisory mechanism involving government elements and related stakeholders so that supervision of the online transportation application industry can be carried out on an ongoing basis.

On the other hand, Sudjatmiko asked the government to strengthen regulations regarding the establishment and investment of online transportation companies in Indonesia.

According to him, application companies can no longer be seen as merely technology companies because their activities have involved public interests and people's mobility.

"We still need investment. But the establishment of online transportation companies must have strong rules. It must be clear about capital, ownership, capital investment, operational ability, consumer protection and responsibility towards partners," he said.

He encouraged a more stringent regulation regarding investment in the online transportation sector while still opening up space for investment and healthy competition.

"This does not mean that we are anti-investment. In fact, we want the investment that comes in to have a long-term commitment. Don't let Indonesia just become a big market, while when problems arise with drivers or passengers, the responsibility is not clear," said Sudjatmiko.

He emphasized that the regulation must maintain national interests while providing certainty to investors and companies who want to carry out online transportation businesses in Indonesia.

Sudjatmiko also reminded that drivers and application companies should not be placed as two parties that must always face each other. According to him, the relationship between the two is actually mutually dependent.

"Drivers need an app to get passengers. App developers need drivers to run the service. Passengers need both. So don't build it as if the driver has to win and the app developer has to lose, or vice versa," he said.

According to Sudjatmiko, the success of Presidential Regulation 27/2026 will later be seen from its impact on the entire ecosystem.

"Drivers get better income and protection, applicators get certainty and ease of doing business, while passengers get increasingly safe, comfortable, easy and affordable services. If everyone feels the benefits, it means that this policy is running according to its purpose," concluded Sudjatmiko.