For Taufik, restrictions on mobility due to the COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduced his income working as a motorbike driver for popular ride-sharing apps.
Taufik is one of more than two million motorbike and car ride-share drivers in Indonesia who faced similar challenges during the pandemic.
Covid restrictions and changes in consumer behaviour fundamentally altered the ride-sharing industry in Indonesia, making it less lucrative and less stable for drivers. It is unclear whether the industry will fully recover.
