Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society(1)

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society

In tandem with the e-commerce, fintech and online travel areas, mobility service has been often acclaimed as the leading trailblazer of the Indonesian digital economy. It is due to the rapid development of the mobility industry mainly triggered by ever-intensifying rivalry between Go-Jek and Grab, two and only decacons in Southeast Asia. 

Beginning from the desperate idea of improving chronic traffic congestions in urban districts, both Go-Jek and Grab have risen to their fame as supper applications inevitable for daily lives of the Indonesian people, young generation in particular. 

Expansion of Mobility Services and Its Impact on the Development of a Cashless Society in Indonesia(12)

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society

In a country where less than 10% of the population holds credit cards, implementation of e-payment system on mobile devices served as a game changer for the leapfrog of the mobility market. 

As users can make payments within their balance in the mobile wallet, overall access to mobility services was considerably upgraded. In other words, mobility services in Indonesia became more and more prevalent with no concern for possession of cash or credit cards.

Expansion of Mobility Services and Its Impact on the Development of a Cashless Society in Indonesia(9)

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society

In tandem with the e-commerce, fintech and online travel areas, mobility service has been often acclaimed as the leading trailblazer of the Indonesian digital economy. 

It is due to the rapid development of the mobility industry mainly triggered by ever-intensifying rivalry between Go-Jek and Grab, two and only decacorns in Southeast Asia. 

Expansion of Mobility Services and Its Impact on the Development of a Cashless Society in Indonesia(13)

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society

For instance, it is commonly observed that IT-savvy youngsters enjoy full benefits of a cashless society with Go-Jek or Grab on a daily basis. Of course, cashless society is still at its infant stage. A life without cash may not ring a meaningful bell to those staying in less-developed parts of Indonesia. 

However, hopes are higher than ever that a cashless society primarily enabled by unprecedentedly fast expansion of mobility services will surely advance the national dream of digital Indonesia into reality.

Expansion of Mobility Services and Its Impact on the Development of a Cashless Society in Indonesia(10)

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society

Beginning from the desperate idea of improving chronic traffic congestions in urban districts, both Go-Jek and Grab have risen to their fame as supper applications inevitable for daily lives of the Indonesian people, young generation in particular. 

As snowballing amount of investment continues to rush in, anticipation has been getting bigger that the local mobility market will fulfill its growth potentials in a maximum level. Huge success of two mobility startups in Indonesia can be partly attributed to the introduction of e-payment methods to their applications.

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society(2)

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society

Huge success of two mobility startups in Indonesia can be partly attributed to the introduction of e-payment methods to their applications. Go-Jek and Grab added electronic payment function to their applications back in 2016. 

In a country where less than 10% of the population holds credit cards, implementation of e-payment system on mobile devices served as a game changer for the leapfrog of the mobility market.

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society(1)

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society

Mobility service is often acclaimed as the leading trailblazer of the Indonesian digital economy. 

It is due to the rapid development of the mobility industry mainly triggered by ever-intensifying competition between Go-Jek and Grab, two and only decacons, privately held startup companies valued at more than $10 billion, in Southeast Asia. Both Go-Jek and Grab have risen to their fame as supper applications inevitable for daily lives.

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society(4)

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society

In other words, mobility services in Indonesia became more and more prevalent with no concern for possession of cash or credit cards. It goes without saying that such spread of mobility services accelerated by actualization of e-payment on mobile gadgets has raised the expectation of a cashless society in Indonesia. 

As a result, financial environments without coins and bills have been realizing inch by inch. For instance, it is commonly observed that IT-savvy youngsters enjoy full benefits of a cashless society with Go-Jek or Grab on a daily basis.

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society(2)

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society

As snowballing amount of investment continues to rush in, anticipation has been getting bigger that the local mobility market will fulfill its growth potentials in a maximum level. Huge success of two mobility startups in Indonesia can be partly attributed to the introduction of e-payment methods to their applications. 

For example, after purchasing a few electronic wallet-related startups, Go-Jek added Go-Pay, an e-payment function to its application in April, 2016.

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society(1)

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society

In tandem with the e-commerce, fintech and online travel areas, mobility service has been often acclaimed as the leading trailblazer of the Indonesian digital economy. It is due to the rapid development of the mobility industry mainly triggered by ever-intensifying rivalry between Go-Jek and Grab, two and only decacons in Southeast Asia. 

Beginning from the desperate idea of improving chronic traffic congestions in urban districts, both Go-Jek and Grab have risen to their fame as supper applications inevitable for daily lives of the Indonesian people, young generation in particular.

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society(3)

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society

It goes without saying that spread of mobility services accelerated by transplantation of e-payment on mobile gadgets has raised the expectation of a cashless society in Indonesia. 

As a result, financial environments without cash have been actualizing inch by inch. Though a cashless society is still at its infant stage, hopes are higher than ever that a cashless society will advance the national dream of digital Indonesia into reality.

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society(2)

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society

Huge success of two mobility startups in Indonesia can be partly attributed to the introduction of e-payment methods to their applications. Go-Jek and Grab added electronic payment function to their applications back in 2016. 

In a country where less than 10% of the population holds credit cards, implementation of e-payment system on mobile devices served as a game changer for the leapfrog of the mobility market.

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society(1)

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society

Mobility service is often acclaimed as the leading trailblazer of the Indonesian digital economy. It is due to the rapid development of the mobility industry mainly triggered by ever-intensifying competition between Go-Jek and Grab, two and only decacons, privately held startup companies valued at more than $10 billion, in Southeast Asia. 

Both Go-Jek and Grab have risen to their fame as supper applications inevitable for daily lives.

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society(5)

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society

Of course, cashless society is still at its infant stage. A life without cash may not ring a meaningful bell to those staying in less-developed parts of Indonesia. 

However, hopes are higher than ever that a cashless society primarily enabled by unprecedentedly fast expansion of mobility services will surely advance the national dream of digital Indonesia into reality.

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society(4)

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society

In other words, mobility services in Indonesia became more and more prevalent with no concern for possession of cash or credit cards. It goes without saying that such spread of mobility services accelerated by actualization of e-payment on mobile gadgets has raised the expectation of a cashless society in Indonesia.

As a result, financial environments without coins and bills have been realizing inch by inch. For instance, it is commonly observed that IT-savvy youngsters enjoy full benefits of a cashless society with Go-Jek or Grab on a daily basis.

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society(3)

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society

In contrast, Grab announced official business partnership with OVO, an electronic payment platform backed by Lippo Group and have it transplanted to mobile application in December, 2016. In a country where less than 10% of the population holds credit cards, implementation of e-payment system on mobile devices served as a game changer for the leapfrog of the mobility market. 

As users can make payments within their balance in the mobile wallet, overall access to mobility services was considerably upgraded.

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society(2)

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society

As snowballing amount of investment continues to rush in, anticipation has been getting bigger that the local mobility market will fulfill its growth potentials in a maximum level. Huge success of two mobility startups in Indonesia can be partly attributed to the introduction of e-payment methods to their applications. 

For example, after purchasing a few electronic wallet-related startups, Go-Jek added Go-Pay, an e-payment function to its application in April, 2016.

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society(1)

Spread of mobility service and Indonesian cashless society

In tandem with the e-commerce, fintech and online travel areas, mobility service has been often acclaimed as the leading trailblazer of the Indonesian digital economy. It is due to the rapid development of the mobility industry mainly triggered by ever-intensifying rivalry between Go-Jek and Grab, two and only decacons in Southeast Asia. 

Beginning from the desperate idea of improving chronic traffic congestion in urban districts, both Go-Jek and Grab have risen to their fame as supper applications inevitable for daily lives of the Indonesian people, young generation in particular.

Expansion of mobility services and Indonesian cashless society(7)

Expansion of mobility services and Indonesian cashless society

It goes without saying that spread of mobility services accelerated by transplantation of e-payment on mobile gadgets has raised the expectation of a cashless society in Indonesia.

As a result, financial environments without cash have been actualizing inch by inch. Though a cashless society is still at its infant stage, hopes are higher than ever that a cashless society will advance the national dream of digital Indonesia into reality.

Expansion of mobility services and Indonesian cashless society(6)

Expansion of mobility services and Indonesian cashless society

Huge success of two mobility startups in Indonesia can be partly attributed to the introduction of e-payment methods to their applications. Go-Jek and Grab added electronic payment function to their applications back in 2016. 

In a country where less than 10% of the population holds credit cards, implementation of e-payment system on mobile devices served as a game changer for the leapfrog of the mobility market.