Anthony Tan, CEO and Co-Founder of Grab Group, flew directly from Singapore to Makassar to visit the family of Rusdamdiansyah, a Grab motorcycle taxi (ojol) driver who died following a violent demonstration on August 29. Tan’s visit aims to show Grab’s support for the driver’s family in this difficult time.

Direct Visit and Immediate Support from Grab Leadership

Anthony Tan was accompanied by OVO President Commissioner Dyah NK Makhijani, Grab Indonesia CFO Dion Soetadi, Director of East Indonesia Operations Halim Wijaya, Chief of Public Affairs Tirza Munusamy, and Marketing & Communications Head Melinda Savitri. Tan said, “Grab wants to ensure that in both joy and sorrow, the family of the late Dandi never walks alone.” He added that Grab’s support began immediately with financial aid and logistical assistance to strengthen the family.

Financial Aid and Health Insurance for the Bereaved Family

Grab also guarantees the family’s health coverage through BPJS Kesehatan for two years. To provide longer-term stability, the company is assisting with business capital through GrabKios, offering a new foundation to continue their hopes.

Launch of GERCEP Emergency Channel to Protect Drivers

Grab introduced GERCEP (Grab Respons Cepat), a new emergency channel for online taxi and ojol drivers to report urgent situations and receive quick assistance. Launched on September 2, GERCEP is accessible via the hotline 021-2350-7032, the HelpCenter website at grb.to/gercep, and a dedicated LiveChat service.

The Tragic Incident: What Happened to the Ojol Driver?

Rusdamdiansyah, also called Dandi, died on August 30 at the Ministry of Health Hospital CPI in Makassar. He was reportedly attacked by a group during a demonstration outside the University of Muslim Indonesia on the evening of August 29.

Details of the Demonstration and Assault

According to Dandi’s brother-in-law, Reza, Dandi did not take orders during the demonstration due to the unrest nearby. Around 5 or 6 p.m., he left home on foot to visit a relative, passing near the protest site. Reza said Dandi was allegedly assaulted by a group who accused him of being an intelligence operative because of his tall stature.

Medical Condition and Cause of Death

Reza recounted hearing from an unknown caller using Dandi’s phone that Dandi was unconscious in the emergency room after an accident. However, Reza did not believe this because Dandi was walking and did not bring his motorcycle. Medical examination showed Dandi suffered severe brain hemorrhage and a fractured skull. He was unconscious and underwent surgery but passed away at 9:40 WITA on August 30. The attackers remain unidentified.

Grab’s Response to Other Affected Drivers

Anthony Tan also expressed condolences for other drivers affected by the demonstrations, including the late Affan Kurniawan in Jakarta and those currently hospitalized: Moh Umar Amarudin in RS Pelni Jakarta, Aji Pratama in RSUD Tarakan Jakarta, and Budi Haryadi in RS Primaya Makassar.

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