{"id":359880,"date":"2025-07-11T08:42:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T01:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unair.ac.id\/fare-hike-for-ride-hailing-services-could-lead-to-new-poverty-warns-unair-economist\/"},"modified":"2025-07-11T11:16:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T04:16:38","slug":"fare-hike-for-ride-hailing-services-could-lead-to-new-poverty-warns-unair-economist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unair.ac.id\/en\/fare-hike-for-ride-hailing-services-could-lead-to-new-poverty-warns-unair-economist\/","title":{"rendered":"Fare hike for ride-hailing services could lead to new poverty, warns UNAIR economist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

UNAIR NEWS<\/strong> \u2013 The government is currently considering a fare increase for online motorcycle taxis (ojol), claiming the move would improve the welfare of driver-partners. However, the policy has drawn scrutiny. Professor Dr. Rossanto Dwi Handoyo of the Faculty of Economics and Business at 51动漫 urges a more cautious approach, noting that the decision impacts millions of informal digital workers and consumers.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cWe need clarity\u2014does this fare hike truly aim to enhance driver welfare, or will it simply place additional financial pressure on the broader public?\u201d Prof. Handoyo asked.<\/p>\n\n

He stressed the importance of transparency in explaining the policy\u2019s objectives and implementation. In practice, he noted, fare increases do not necessarily lead to higher driver earnings.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cThe discussion should go beyond fare hikes and focus on ensuring a minimum income per transaction for drivers,\u201d he said. \u201cWithout a well-structured system, higher fares may fail to improve drivers\u2019 livelihoods and could instead burden consumers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

\"Prof.
Prof. Rossanto Dwi Handoyo SE, M.Si., Ph.D., Professor of Economics at 51动漫 (UNAIR) (Photo: Personal archive)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
Growing risk of poverty<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Prof. Handoyo warned that the most concerning outcome would be a rise in poverty if driver incomes fall below the basic needs threshold for families. <\/p>\n\n

\u201cThe government cannot afford to let ride-hailing drivers become part of a new wave of working poor,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n

He explained that the current poverty line in Indonesia is roughly IDR 600,000 per capita per month. For a household of four, this means at least IDR 2.4 million is needed to meet minimum living standards. If a driver is the sole provider and earns less than this, their family would fall below the poverty line.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cIf a full-time driver can\u2019t generate enough income to support their household, the system is clearly flawed. This issue is not just about digital efficiency\u2014it\u2019s about economic fairness,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n

Government must take action<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

The economist emphasized that the state must actively regulate the digital economy to prevent rising inequality. Without fair oversight, digital platforms could exacerbate socio-economic gaps\u2014particularly for informal workers like ojol drivers.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cIf we leave it entirely to the market, the strong will only grow stronger. The government must intervene to restore balance,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n

He also urged that the policy not be viewed as a short-term fix but rather as part of a broader strategy to develop a digital transportation system that is inclusive, equitable, and sustainable.<\/p>\n\n

Author: Rosali Elvira Nurdiansyarani<\/p>\n\n

Editor : Khefti Al Mawalia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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