Hundreds of drivers of online-based ride-hailing services participated in a rally in front of the legislative complex in Senayan, South Jakarta, on Monday (22/08). (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia/Davidelit)
Jakarta. Hundreds of drivers of online-based ride-hailing services participated in a rally in front of the legislative complex in Senayan, South Jakarta, on Monday (22/08), to demand the cancelation of a regulation on app-based transportation, which will come into effect on Oct. 1.
The protesters, comprised of drivers from Uber, Grabcar and Go-Car, said Transportation Ministry Regulation No 32/2016 will disadvantage them because it is too difficult to comply with the requirements.
The regulation requires drivers to join a licensed transportation company or cooperative to legally operate as app-based transport services. The drivers will also have to obtain special driving licenses, while their vehicles must pass roadworthiness tests, similar to those for other forms of public transportation.
The protesters marched from Gelora Bung Karno Stadium to the nearby legislative complex on Jalan Gatot Subroto.
App-based transportation drivers previously planned to stage the rally in front of the State Palace and the offices of the Ministry of Transportation, but the Jakarta Police refused to issue them with permits.
Jakarta Police deputy chief Brig. Gen. Suntana said 614 officers were deployed to maintain law and order during the rally. There were no reports of acts of violence or any major incidents.
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