Indonesia’s ride-hailing platform, Gojek, has lately been expanding. First, with its proposals for fare increases. Second, its project to expand in Vietnam. Here’s the scoop.
Potential 15% increase
Gojek’s parent company, GoTo, has issued their statement for the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation, discussing a potential 15 percent increase in the charges it asks from consumers.
GoTo’s public affairs and communications director Ade Mulya has confirmed that the app is one step closer to this goal. Mulya confirmed the company has been reviewing the proposal in collaboration with the nation’s government.
He also pointed out that the app is aiming to maintain competitive fares still to meet the demands plus the regulatory standards when considering their clientele’s purchasing power and economic conditions as of today.
Ridesharing media reported the goal is to keep demand at its peak, support drivers who wish to earn for their families, and keeping the ecosystem in proper balance.
Should this happen, it won’t be the first time that passengers will encounter increases in the prices they pay. The Ridesharing Forum team found insights, saying that Gojek has gone along with various fare hikes in the past.
Gojek in Southeast Asia
It was a beautiful moment for Gojek in timeless Vietnam when, over the past few weeks, the Indonesian ridesharing app has tied up with the country to welcome electric vehicles in the category of them being taxis, designed to simplify ride reservations and tap into the app’s significant user base, bolstering access, as well as comfort for both passengers and drivers.
Green SM will operate this strategic partnership, which you could access via the official Gojek app. This collaboration is crafted to meet the rising urban demand for sustainable mobility. Under this partnership, the Indonesian ride-hailing app could deliver a wider range of options for passengers to reduce environmental impact and support the fine development of the economy.
Summer’s best things to do in Jakarta
Since Gojek is offering ways to make going around Indonesia easier and more satisfying, here are some of the best things to do in its wonderful capital, Jakarta:
- Tour around Old Jakarta: Start your tours to see colonial structures the Dutch constructed in the 1900s, featuring stone-clad squares, European-style architecture, and sustainable moving options traveling across. There are also coffee shops to take afternoon rests.
- Merdeka Square: Always beautiful, this square is historic, a wondrous retreat from the capital’s hectic streets, plus see museums and mosques.
- Nightlife in Jakarta: Realizing your fears are happening while you stress yourself out? Then, try these nightlife experiences in wonderful Jakarta. Several bars and restaurants that are perfect for making memories.
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