The Focus Guard Controls the 8% Reduction in the Aplicator Presidential Decree, Absences from the Ojol Demonstration on May 20-21

Online taxi demonstration some time ago. (Antara)

JAKARTA - The Association of Online Ojek Drivers of the Indonesian Guard officially stated that it would not be involved in the planned demonstration of ojol drivers which took place on May 20-21, 2026. Instead of going to the streets, the Guard chose to focus on escorting the implementation of new policies related to reducing the cost of the application.

The General Chair of the Indonesian Guard, Raden Igun Wicaksono, emphasized that this decision was taken so that all organizational energy was focused on the realization of Presidential Regulation Number 27 of 2026. The regulation that President Prabowo Subianto had just announced regulates a significant reduction in the application cost to 8 percent.

Respect for Constitutional Rights

Although it did not join the upcoming mass action, the Guard said it still appreciated its fellow drivers who chose the protest route.

"We respect every group of online motorcycle taxi drivers who want to convey aspirations through demonstrations. It is the constitutional right of every citizen to express their opinions in public," Igun said in an official statement, Tuesday (12/5/2026).

For the Guard, the issuance of Presidential Regulation No. 27 of 2026 is the sweet fruit of the long struggle of driver partners which began in 2018. The reduction of the cut to touch the figure of 8% is considered a major achievement for the welfare of drivers in the era of President Prabowo's leadership.

The main points of focus of the Indonesian National Guard:

Policy Implementation: Ensuring that the 8% cut is actually implemented by all applicators without gaps. Improved Welfare: Optimizing the real impact of regulations on drivers' net income in the field. Conductivity of the Transportation Sector: Keeping the situation stable for the smooth daily operations of partners.

Appeal to Drivers

Igun emphasized that the main focus at this time is supervision. "The main struggle at this time is to ensure that the implementation of the Presidential Decree runs effectively. We want the benefits to be directly felt by ojol drivers throughout Indonesia," he added.

The Indonesian National Guard also appeals to all its members and ojol drivers in general to remain calm and maintain the atmosphere while waiting for the regulation to be officially implemented nationally.