JAKARTA - The plan to merge Grab and GoTo, which was recently discussed, was rejected by the National Ojol Coalition (KON). They explicitly rejected the plan for certain reasons.
In general, the merger of the two online transportation giants is actually considered to have a negative impact on the income of ojol drivers.
"For online motorcycle taxi drivers (ojol) and selling partners, this merger can have various impacts. There are concerns that the new policies of the merged companies will affect their income," said Chairman of the Presidium KON, Andi Kristiyanto, in a written statement, Saturday, May 10.
Andi revealed that there is a big risk faced by drivers who become partners. They are called the most disadvantaged party.
"The driver's soldiers, both online motorcycle taxis and online taxis, are also at risk of facing a stricter system in order and tariff determination," he continued.
KON also urged the government to intervene and cancel the merger process in order to protect ojol driver's revenue and prevent a potential surge in unemployment.
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"That KON urges the government to be present as regulators and supervisors to save the implementation of the online transportation business," said Andi.
News about Grab's plan to acquire GoTo has indeed surfaced in a number of reports. The Business Times recently reported that both parties had reached an agreement and would be completed in the second quarter of 2025.
Responding to the issue, the Segara Institute Senior Economist, Piter Abdullah, encouraged the government to be actively involved in this process, given its huge impact on the lives of many people.
"The government from Komdigi must look at data, mastery of data technology information. If it is owned by foreigners, it must be a concern for Komdigi. Then it is also related to consumer and MSME protection, in each ministry sector," Piter said in a written statement quoted from a number of media, Friday, May 9.
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