Ride hailing companies operating in Indonesia , such as Uber and Grab , have been told they will be able to continue operating in the country , but not without considerable regulation . There were scenes of chaos at a demonstration in the capital Jakarta on Tuesday, with thousands of traditional taxi drivers blocking major roads, fighting with rivals and demanding that the government ban taxi-hailing apps. The firms must partner with local transport businesses and register all cars and drivers by the end of May if they wish to continue in business . The Jakarta Post reports that both firms have expressed their readiness to co - operate fully with the new requirements inside the government - mandated time frame .
Ride hailing companies operating in Indonesia , such as Uber and Grab , have been told they will be able to continue operating in the country , but not without considerable regulation . The firms must partner with local transport businesses and register all cars and drivers by the end of May if they wish to continue in business . The Jakarta Post reports that both firms have expressed their readiness to co - operate fully with the new requirements inside the government - mandated time frame .