PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk (GOTO) confirmed it has not discussed a potential merger with Grab, as the government continues to finalize a Presidential Regulation (Perpres) on online motorcycle taxis (ojol) (26/01).

President Director Hans Patuwo said merger discussions cannot take place in the near future.

“[Discussion] about the merger next time because it’s still… still not… this is not the time,” Hans said when speaking to the media on Tuesday (26/01).

GoTo Ready to Follow Government Direction on Ojol Policy

Hans stated that GOTO will comply with any direction set by the government regarding the regulation of online ride-hailing services.

“We are ready to follow the government’s direction. Whatever the direction is, we will follow,” he said.

The statement was delivered while the government is still refining the Perpres on ojol.

Holiday Bonus Scheme for Drivers Still Being Prepared

Regarding the issue of the holiday bonus (BHR) for driver partners, Hans said discussions are ongoing, and the scheme has not been finalized.

“We will see the scheme later. This is still being prepared. There is still a one-month window before Ramadan. Once it is clear, we will inform,” he said.

He added that further information will be shared after discussions with the Ministry of Manpower.

Government Says Merger Process Affects Ojol Regulation

The government acknowledged that the drafting of the Perpres ojol is influenced by the merger process between GoTo and Grab.

Minister Secretary of State Prasetyo Hadi said the regulation is being discussed alongside efforts to accelerate the merger process involving the Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (BPI Danantara).

“I need to check the Perpres ojol first, because Danantara was asked to accelerate the merger process. The merger process (GoTo-Grab) affects the Perpres,” Prasetyo said, quoted on Sunday (18/01).

Perpres to Regulate Tariffs, Commissions, and Driver Protection

The issue of a GoTo and Grab merger has resurfaced since November 2025, with Danantara involved in the consolidation process.

Prasetyo said the regulation will cover not only tariffs and commissions but also social and financial protection for drivers.

“Possibly a Presidential Regulation. So it can be faster,” he said.

“Yes, it will regulate tariffs, especially protection for online motorcycle taxi drivers,” he added.

Based on the circulating draft, the Perpres may include commission caps, mandatory accident and death insurance, and shared responsibility for social security contributions.

Public policy analyst Trubus Rahadiansyah said the merger adds complexity to the policy process.

“Because the goal of a merger is efficiency. So there are still many things that need to be streamlined,” he said.

He also commented on the proposed commission cut.

“The proposal is to cut it from 20% to 10%. That automatically puts industry margins under pressure,” Trubus said.

The government confirmed that the Perpres will still be issued even if the merger does not reach an agreement.

“But if it is very difficult and there is no meeting point, then we will just issue the Perpres first,” Prasetyo said.

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