The inevitable is coming. After the government raised fuel prices over the weekend, we will soon have to spend more on motorcycle taxi rides as new fare regulations are set to take effect on Sept. 10.
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The Ministry of Transportation said yesterday that raising fares for app-based motorcycle taxis like Gojek and Grab (locally known as ojek online or ojol for short) is now unavoidable due to higher costs of operation. This comes just a month after the ministry introduced new ojol tariff guidelines, the enforcement of which was delayed.
Starting Sept. 10, the following new tariff ranges will apply:
Zone I (Sumatra, Bali, and Java excluding Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi)
Base tariff: IDR2,000-2,500 per kilometer (previously IDR1,850-2,300)
Service charge: IDR8,000-11,000 (previously IDR7,000-11,000)
Zone II (Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi)
Base tariff: IDR2,550-2,800 per kilometer (previously IDR2,000-2,500)
Service charge: IDR10,200-11,200 (previously IDR8,000-10,000)
Zona III (Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Nusa Tenggara, Maluku and Papua)
Base tariff: IDR2,300-2,750 per kilometer (previously IDR2,100-2,600)
Service charge: IDR9,200-11,000 (previously IDR7,000-10,000)
Those who rely on the apps to keep your stomach full, please note that the new fares apply only to ojol rides, and not for food delivery and courier services.
The fuel price hike will likely continue to affect other services in the transportation sector. Following the introduction of the new ojol tariff regulations, an association of rideshare drivers is calling on the government to pass regulations raising prices for car rides as well.
