Southeast Asian ride-hailing giants GoTo and Grab are preparing to discontinue subscription-based programmes for motorcycle taxi drivers as Indonesia pushes ahead with a new policy capping platform commissions at 8%.
The move follows a directive from President Prabowo Subianto requiring online ride-hailing operators to allocate 92% of motorcycle ride fares to drivers, reducing the commission charged by ride-hailing platforms at 8%, down from as high as 20%.
GoTo, which operates Gojek, said in a statement that it would discontinue its “GoRide Hemat”, a subscription-based discounted ride programme for drivers, after concluding that the scheme required “better balance” for driver welfare. The programme had been tested since November 2025 and expanded in February this year.
Going forward, GoRide Hemat rides will adopt the same 8% revenue-sharing structure as regular GoRide services, the company said, adding that it expects “moderate” fare adjustments for consumers while maintaining affordability.
“Gojek and GoTo are fully committed to supporting President Prabowo Subianto’s direction regarding online motorcycle taxi commissions,” Hans Patuwo, CEO of GoTo, said in a statement, adding that the policy reflected “the spirit of National Awakening Day in the digital era”.
However, the company said it is still awaiting the full release of Presidential Regulation No. 27 of 2026 on the protection of online transportation workers, which has yet to be published officially.
Separately, Grab Indonesia also said it would terminate its “Akses Hemat” subscription programme for motorcycle taxi drivers following the government’s new commission framework, according to its statement.
The company said the programme would be discontinued as it sees “the need for better adjustments” and to help create “a sustainable ecosystem for all parties.”
Grab added that its GrabBike Hemat service for consumers would remain available with “measured fare adjustments” while prioritising affordability. The company also said there would be no fare increase for GrabBike Standard users “at this stage.”
“Driver welfare remains our top priority,” Grab said, adding that it would continue existing welfare programmes, including holiday bonuses, BPJS support, scholarships, insurance, and emergency assistance services.
The changes are expected to affect pricing structures across low-cost motorcycle ride-hailing services, as both Grab and Gojek seek to balance driver earnings, consumer affordability, and profitability under the new framework.
GoTo acknowledged that the new revenue-sharing arrangement would reduce earnings from its motorcycle ride-hailing segment, but maintained that its broader ecosystem spanning fintech, logistics, and e-commerce would help offset the impact.
