Ojol And Courier Of Palace Geruduk Demo, DPR: Government Must Accept People's Aspirations

Illustration. Masses of online couriers and motorcycle taxis (ojol) rallied in front of the parliament complex, Senayan, Jakarta, Monday 29 August 2022. (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Member of Commission IX DPR RI Netty Prasetiyani Aher responded to demonstrations by online motorcycle taxis (ojol) and couriers throughout Jabodetabek today, Thursday, August 29,

According to Netty, the government must accept the aspirations of ojol and couriers who demand clarity on tariffs and legality of work.

"The government must listen to and accept the aspirations of ojol and couriers. So far, ojol and couriers often escape attention, even though their role is very crucial in driving the MSME economy," said Netty to reporters, Thursday, August 29.

Netty said ojol and couriers work to deliver people as well as packages of goods, food, tools and so on to the destination address. Without its presence, said Netty, the distribution process of goods and the mobility of office workers will certainly be disrupted.

The PKS legislator for the West Java VIII electoral district assessed that the aspirations conveyed by the ojol and couriers made a lot of sense. So, said Netty, the government should accept the aspirations of the people.

"For example, about the clarity of the package courier tariff. If there are no rules, this question of tariffs can trigger an inter-platform price war where they will compete in providing the cheapest price. On the one hand, it seems profitable for customers and companies, but the ones who are harmed are the couriers," he explained.

"Likewise, online motorcycle taxis whose current status and legal protection are unclear. They are called company partners but their jobs are heavier and more risky than employees of the application company," added Netty.