Governor Pramono Anung Responds to Online Drivers Protests
- VIVA.co.id/Fajar Ramadhan
Jakarta, VIVA – Thousands of online motorcycle taxi drivers (ojol) from various communities and alliances are staging a mass protest in Jakarta on Tuesday (May 20).
The demonstration is set to take place at several key locations, including the House of Representatives (DPR), the Horse Statue Roundabout, the Ministry of Transportation, and offices of major ride-hailing app companies.
Responding to the planned protests, Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said that the issue of online drivers falls under the authority of the central government, not the regional administration.
“For issues regarding online motorcycle taxi drivers, that is entirely under the jurisdiction of the central government,” he said on Tuesday.
Aksi Demo Ojek Online
- VIVA.co.id/M Ali Wafa
Earlier reported, both two-wheel and four-wheel ojol drivers have announced a mass strike and protest scheduled for today.
Around 25,000 drivers from Java, Sumatra, and Greater Jakarta are expected to participate.
The protest is being led by Raden Igun Wicaksono, Chairman of the Garda Indonesia Online Driver Association. He said the action aims to demand justice and fair treatment for drivers.
“We, as two-wheel and R4 four-wheel online drivers, are fighting for our rights and fairness. The government has been ignoring ongoing regulatory violations since 2022. So, May 20, 2025, marks the peak of our disappointment,” Wicaksono said on Monday (May 19).
As part of the action, drivers are also refusing to take orders and will go offline for the entire day, from 00:00 to 23:59 WIB. The public is advised not to make any bookings during this period.
There are five main protest locations: the Ministry of Transportation, Merdeka Palace, House of Representatives (DPR), app company offices, and other locations linked to the ride-hailing companies.
“The protest will start at 1 PM and will continue until our demands are accepted by the government, DPR, and app companies—who must agree to follow existing regulations,” he stated.
