Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said on May 1 at a May Day rally in Jakarta that ride-hailing platforms will cut driver commissions to 8% from 20%. [1]
He said the lower rate is meant to help ride-hailing drivers as they face pressure from the global energy crisis. [1]
Prabowo also said the policy will require ride-hailing companies to add insurance coverage for drivers. [1]
The announcement came during a May Day rally in the capital, where Prabowo set out the change as part of support for gig workers. [1]
The new commission rate is 12 percentage points below the previous level. [1]
No start date for the lower commission rate was given in the facts provided. [1]
