Activate Geofencing Technology, Grab Will Give A Swarm Ojol Warning

Online Ojek Driver (Angga / VOI)

JAKARTA - The Grab shuttle service will operate geofencing technology that can detect and warn Grab driver-partners not to crowd in one place. This initiative aims to assist the government and the people of DKI Jakarta during Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB).

"This technology was introduced to ensure driver partners maintain a safe distance according to government advice, and also to maintain their health. Driver partners who are detected are crowding, will receive alerts via text messages or pop-ups in their driver partner applications," said the Director of Government. Affairs & Strategic Collaborations Grab Indonesia, Uun Ainurofiq in an official statement received by VOI, Thursday, September 17.

It is known, during this second PSBB period the DKI Jakarta government still allowed online motorcycle taxis to continue operating in compliance with all health protocols, in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the Capital Region.

However, in the Decree of the Head of the Transportation Service Number 156 of 2020 concerning the Implementation of PSBB in the Transportation Sector, it requires online motorcycle taxi application companies to apply geofencing technology.

This technology, as it is known, can help driver partners maintain a safe distance as well as their health, so they can remain productive. When they are productive, the mobility of the people of Jakarta will also be helped.

"Since the announcement of the Second Total PSBB, our team has continued to look for effective ways so that we can still protect the livelihoods and health of our partners," said Uun.

Uun said that geofencing technology has actually been used since Grab started its operation. "We are implementing it to help the monitoring process for driver-partners in this field starting Monday, September 14," he added.

This is true, our Grab brothers. As much as possible, keep your distance, don't hang out. Together, let's prevent the spread of the virus. Besides maintaining distance, always wear a mask and wash your hands too. Don't forget to remember other Grab partner friends, guys. https://t.co/FemlPE0ycW

- Grab Indonesia (@GrabID) September 17, 2020

For information, the application of geofencing is an innovative solution in detecting the GPS of driver-partners who are gathered in one location, where the Grab system will immediately alert those found to be violating regulations.

In addition, in anticipating the spread of COVID-19, Grab has also introduced the GrabProtect fleet, which is a safety and cleanliness program in the ride-hailing industry through a series of new features regarding health and the use of masks.