When generosity is on the line, Grab Indonesia is first to respond.
Southeast Asia’s super-app, Grab, particularly its Indonesian division, on Tuesday unveiled that it is rolling out a whopping $5.9 million to cover holiday pay, a driver welfare program, and even insurance. It seems that the Christmas 2026 bonus that Grab Indonesia’s workers will receive this year is ensured, doesn’t it?
Not quite. The company explains that the funding is to used to pay premiums for the Southeast Asian nation’s employment insurance benefits, to provide for the yearly holiday bonuses, and support driving training.
Grab Indonesia’s chief executive officer, Neneng Goenadi, told Ridesharing Forum, “Today we are launching the Grab for Indonesia program by allocating Rp100 billion across three initiatives: free BPJS Ketenagakerjaan insurance contributions, holiday bonuses, and the Grab Academy program.”
BPJS Ketenagakerjaan, which translates to Social Security Administrator for Employment, is the government-mandated social security program for Indonesia’s workers, offering financial protection against risks like work accidents, old age, and death through various programs.
Neneng added that the program puts high-performing drivers into priority, though she also pointed out that Grab partners are to continue receiving basic insurance protection should there be work-related accidents.
“Even those who are not categorized as top performers will still be covered by insurance if an accident occurs. We hope this program will motivate those who have not yet excelled to improve their performance,” she continued.
Furthermore, a dedicated platform will introduce performance criteria that evaluate which drivers deserve the bonuses. They will be assessed monthly to determine who is eligible for free insurance contributions. A similar evaluation mechanism is to be applied to the distribution of holiday bonuses, which are paid once yearly.
Grab is like Uber or DoorDash, but in Southeast Asia, This super-app provides consumers with on-demand services like ridesharing cars, ridesharing taxis and motorcycles, food and grocery deliveries, and even package deliveries and financial services in a one-stop platform.
It connects consumers with drivers, merchants, and delivery personnel for convenience, turning everyday tasks into simple app functions with upfront pricing and cashless payment options.
This particular initiative by Grab Indonesia was also praised by the Southeast Asian country’s minister for micro-, small, and medium-sized enterprises, who stated that this move reflects the genuine effort of the company to strengthen partnerships with the consumers and the government, as well as maintain stability within the online transportation ecosystem.
“I appreciate Grab’s positive intentions. The commitment to maintaining a constructive relationship between Grab and its driver partners must continue to be supported so the entire ecosystem remains healthy,” Minister Maman Abdurrahman told Ridesharing Forum.
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