Indonesia raises ride-hailing fares amid rising fuel prices

The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation has officially hiked ride-hailing rates for motorbikes on Wednesday. The decision was taken only a few days after the government hiked fuel prices in the country.

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The new ride-hailing prices will come into effect on September 10 for three zones: zone I (Sumatra, Bali, and Java – outside Jabodetabek), zone II (Jabodetabek), and zone III (Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Nusa Tenggara, Maluku, and Papua).

• For zone I and zone III, the price floor and price ceiling per kilometer was raised by 6-10%.
• In zone II, the price floor was raised by 13.33% and the price ceiling was hiked by 6%.
• The minimum fare is adjusted based on the first 4 kilometers.
• App commission fee was brought down to 15% from the previous 20%.

In a statement to Tech in Asia, Grab Indonesia said it will be following the tariff changes.

“As an introduction and adjustment, after the new ride-hailing fare is implemented, Grab will immediately conduct a gradual socialization to driver-partners and consumers,” said Tirza Munusamy, Grab Indonesia director of central public affairs.

Tech in Asia has also reached out to Gojek for comment.