Politics · Indonesia · 1 hr ago
Indonesia plans safety rules for app-based transport
Indonesia’s transport minister, Dudy Purwagandhi, says the government is preparing changes to the country’s traffic and road transport law.
The changes would recognize app-based transport, including motorcycle taxis, as a type of public transport.
They would cover special rental vehicles and limited motorcycle services for carrying people, goods and food.
The government says clear rules are needed as these services have become widely used.
Proposed safety requirements would cover vehicle condition and drivers’ safety equipment, with app companies expected to help check compliance.
Monitoring, driver training and penalties for violations are also being considered, while the government says it will take drivers and the industry into account.
Dudy hopes the revision will be completed in 2026 and take effect in 2027.
Indonesia is preparing rules for app-based transport, including online motorcycle taxis, through a proposed revision of its road traffic and transport law.
The government supports adding provisions on special rental transport and limited motorcycle transport for passengers, goods and food.
The rules are intended to set safety standards for vehicles and drivers and clarify legal oversight.
Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said app companies could be expected to help ensure drivers’ vehicles meet safety requirements.
The government hopes to complete the revision in 2026 so it can be implemented in 2027.
- Who
- Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation, led by Minister Dudy Purwagandhi, is preparing the rules.
- What
- The government plans to regulate app-based transport through a revision of the road traffic and transport law, including safety standards for vehicles and drivers.
- When
- The article was published on October 12, 2026. The government hopes to complete the revision in 2026 and implement it in 2027.
- Where
- Indonesia.
- Why
- To provide legal certainty, improve safety and oversee app-based transport while considering drivers, app companies and the public.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The development of online transport needs to be accompanied by a clear regulatory framework so that its operation can be effectively supervised.
When we talk about safety, there must be standards that are met, from the condition of vehicles to drivers’ safety equipment.
We are trying to complete this revision of the Road Traffic and Transport Law as soon as possible, because it is included in the 2026 National Legislation Program, so we hope it can be completed this year.
The proposed revision of the road traffic and transport law was included in Indonesia’s 2026 National Legislation Program.
Dudy Purwagandhi said the government was preparing rules for app-based transport.
The government hopes the revised law can be implemented.
- Proposed legislation
- Third revision of Law No. 22 of 2009 on Road Traffic and Transport
- Planned provisions
- Special rental transport and limited motorcycle transport for passengers, goods and food
- Safety measures
- Vehicle-condition standards, driver safety equipment, monitoring and training
- Target completion
- 2026
- Target implementation
- 2027
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