Indonesia: Unionized drivers to protest outside the Graha Kepri office in Batam, Riau Islands, Sept. 11

Members of the Batam Online Driver Alliance plan to protest outside the Graha Kepri office in Batam Sept. 11. The start time is unclear; activists typically gather from late morning through the afternoon. The action is to pressure the Governor of Riau Islands to fulfill previously promised measures, such as increasing tariffs of app-based transportation services, among other demands. Up to a few hundred participants are likely to participate.

Increased security measures will likely occur around the protest site, including heightened deployment of security personnel and imposition of traffic restrictions such as security cordons, diversions, and road closures. Minor scuffles are possible, especially if police attempt to disperse demonstrators trying to bypass security barriers. Traffic disruptions are likely, particularly along Jalan Engku Putri, especially if activists block or march on roads. High participation may reduce the availability of app-based delivery and transport services, prompting increased demand for alternative services such as public transport.