Grab Indonesia has responded to the government's move to issue a presidential regulation (perpres) governing online motorcycle taxis (ojol), particularly regarding the welfare of driver partners.
Grab Indonesia's Chief of Public Affairs, Tirza Munusamy, said Grab appreciates the government's initiative in preparing a Presidential Regulation that focuses on improving the welfare of online motorcycle taxi drivers as an important part of the national digital economy.
"We respect the ongoing regulatory development process and believe that balanced policies will strengthen an inclusive and sustainable digital transportation ecosystem," Tirza said in a written statement received by ANTARA on Tuesday.
Tirza stated that the company is committed to continuously strengthening support for driver partners through a partnership model that is considered to provide flexibility and economic opportunities for the community.
Through this model, partners can arrange their working hours according to their needs, while also gaining access to social protection and long-term welfare benefits.
"Grab will continue to ensure that partners have choice and control in carrying out their activities, in line with our joint efforts to build a fair and sustainable digital economy," said Tirza.
The company emphasized that discussions regarding employment or partnership status, such as employee rights, need to be carefully reviewed.
However, Tirza believes that if partners are classified as permanent workers or receive the same rights as permanent employees, the flexibility that has been a key value in partnerships will be lost.
