Gojek to cut service fees to 10%, roll out minimum earnings safety net for drivers

GOJEK is cutting service fees for all drivers to 10 per cent from 20 per cent on all rides from June 21 to at least until the end of 2022.

This is to allow the drivers to take home more earnings immediately without having to rely on incentives, it said in a press statement on Monday.

The ride-hailing operator will also roll out a minimum earnings safety net for eligible drivers who complete the minimum number of trips from July 1.

From June 21, Gojek will implement a flat fee payout of S$3 for pickups that are three kilometres or more, as well as new daily peak-hour targets in order to boost earnings by up to S$100 during peak hours.

Gojek said the changes reflect "a significant investment in Singapore" and are aligned to the company's goal to further strengthen its market share and maximise business potential in the Republic.

Gojek Singapore general manager Lien Choong Luen said the new measures will have a "profound impact" on the livelihoods of Gojek drivers, increasing their take-home earnings, while giving them more flexibility by reducing their dependence on incentives.

"Drivers are the bedrock of our business, and improving life for them will therefore spur our growth and help make Gojek a stronger business that can benefit the people of Singapore for the long term," he added.

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