Indonesian Grab, Gojek drivers threaten nationwide protests over merger talks


Ride-hailing drivers in Indonesia said they are worried about what a deal will mean for their livelihoods.- Bloomberg

JAKARTA/SINGAPORE (Reuters): Indonesian motorbike driver unions for ride-hailing and food delivery firms Grab and Gojek say they will kick off protests across the country if merger talks between the firms proceed without them, fearing it could result in mass job losses.

"We are concerned that a merger will result in the termination of drivers," said Igun Wicaksono, who heads Garda Nasional, a union of more than 100,000 Grab and Gojek drivers, who called for government and driver involvement in the negotiations.

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