Apa Saja Tuntutan Demo Ojol yang Serentak Digelar di 14 Kota dari Jakarta hingga Surabaya Hari Ini?

Summary

Thousands of online motorcycle taxi drivers in Indonesia staged a massive nationwide protest on May 20, 2025, across 14 major cities. The demonstration, called 'Aksi 205,' was driven by dissatisfaction over poor welfare conditions and unfair partnerships with app companies. The drivers voiced concerns about unclear regulations and unfavorable tariffs. Over 25,000 drivers were expected to participate, including those from cities like Surabaya, Malang, and Semarang. A 24-hour service shutdown was also organized. The protest was peaceful, aiming to raise awareness for better regulations and fairer conditions for drivers.

Takeaways

• 😀 Thousands of online motorcycle taxi drivers (ojek online) are staging a massive protest across 14 major cities in Indonesia on May 20, 2025.
• 😀 The protest, called Aksi 205, is driven by dissatisfaction with the welfare and fairness in the partnership between drivers and app-based companies.
• 😀 One of the main grievances is the unclear legal regulations and tariffs that are perceived as unfair to the drivers.
• 😀 Over 25,000 drivers are expected to join the demonstration from cities in Java, Sumatra, and the Greater Jakarta area (Jabodetabek).
• 😀 The protest will involve drivers from cities in East Java, including Surabaya, Malang, Lamongan, and Jember.
• 😀 Demonstrations will also be held in other cities, with drivers in Solo planning to protest in front of the city hall and the local parliament building.
• 😀 In Central Java, drivers are expected to gather for the protest in front of the Governor's office in Semarang.
• 😀 In Yogyakarta, drivers will also protest and possibly initiate a mass 'offbit' action to prevent fake orders during the demonstration.
• 😀 The key demands include better welfare for drivers, clearer regulations, and fairer partnerships with app companies.
• 😀 As part of Aksi 205, drivers will disable bookings (offbit) for 24 hours on May 20, 2025, both for motorcycle and car services.
• 😀 The protest will be peaceful, with no coercion or pressure on other drivers. Solidarity among drivers is emphasized as a moral strength to demand fairer policies.

Q & A

What was the purpose of the large protest organized by online motorcycle drivers (ojek online) on May 20, 2025?

The purpose of the protest was to express dissatisfaction with the welfare and fairness of the partnership between the drivers and the app companies. The drivers also protested against unclear legal regulations and tariffs that they believed were detrimental to them.

How many cities in Indonesia participated in the online motorcycle driver protest?

The protest took place in at least 14 major cities across Indonesia, including cities in Java, Sumatra, and Jabodetabek.

What was the estimated number of online motorcycle drivers participating in the protest?

It was estimated that more than 25,000 drivers from various cities in Java, Sumatra, and Jabodetabek would participate in the demonstration.

Which cities were specifically mentioned as participants in the protest from East Java?

Cities in East Java mentioned as participants included Surabaya, Malang, Lamongan, and Jember.

What kind of actions were planned by the drivers in Solo during the protest?

In Solo, the drivers planned to hold protests at the City Hall and in front of the local Parliament building (DPRD).

Where was the protest in Central Java planned to take place?

In Central Java, the protest was planned to take place in front of the Governor's Office in Semarang, specifically on Jalan Pahlawan.

What additional action was planned by drivers in Yogyakarta during the protest?

In addition to the protest, drivers in Yogyakarta planned to perform an 'offbit' action, which involves shutting down orders during the demonstration to prevent potential fake orders.

What were the main demands of the drivers in the protest?

The drivers' main demands included better welfare, clearer regulations, and fairness in the partnership with the app companies.

What is the significance of the 'offbit' action during the protest?

'Offbit' refers to a coordinated action where drivers stop accepting orders for a period of time. This was intended as part of the protest to express dissatisfaction, and it was planned to last for 24 hours on May 20, 2025.

How did the leaders of the protest ensure the demonstration would be peaceful?

The leaders, including Mahmud Fly from the Serikat Pengemudi Online Indonesia, emphasized that the demonstration would be peaceful and voluntary, without any coercion of other drivers. They hoped the solidarity among drivers would strengthen their moral position in demanding more just policies.