据《雅加达邮报》3月28日报道：两个打车软件——优步和抢车——表示他们将在5月31日之前满足所有政府要求，像有关部门之前决定的一样，以致于他们可以在两个月的过渡期内继续商业活动。

周四，协调政治办公室、法律和安全事务部、交通部、通信和信息部决定优步和抢车在5月31日获得必要的许可之前，可以在过渡期继续商业活动。

Two ride-hailing apps -- Uber and Grab – have expressed their readiness to fulfill all government requirements by May 31 so that they can continue their businesses within the two-month transition period as previously decided by relevant ministries.

On Thursday, the Office of the Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister, Transportation Ministry and Communications and Information Ministry decided that Uber and Grab could continue their businesses in the transition period before obtaining the necessary requirements by May 31.

In a press release sent by Uber Indonesia spokesperson Amy Kunrojpanya, Uber says that within the transition period it will establish partnerships with licensed car rental companies or cooperatives, ensure all partners' vehicles pass road-worthiness tests and ensure that all drivers have a driving license for public transportation (SIM A).

"We remain committed to partnering with the government to ensure the full benefits of ridesharing for riders and drivers are available to everyone," Amy said.

Uber operates in Jakarta; Bandung, West Java; Surabaya, East Java; and Bali.

Previously both Uber and Grab had been recognized as IT-based providers and not public transportation companies. The government said that their operations were “illegal” because they violated the Transportation Law.

Meanwhile, Grab also plans to finish the required licensing processes with its cooperative partners.

"We will help our partners by carrying out the liaison and communication with the government and make sure that all of the requirements are completed," managing director of Grab Indonesia Ridzki Kramadibrata said.

The company will also continue to coordinate with the Indonesian Car Rental Business Association (PPRI), he added.

Separately, Land Transportation Drivers Association (PPAD), the drivers’ association which organized huge demonstration against ride-hailing applications last week, stated that it accepted the government's decision not to block the applications yet and allow the companies a transition period instead.

"We will wait until May 31 to see whether such companies comply with the government's decision. We hope for the best," PPAD spokesman Suharto said. (bbn)(+) - See more at: http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2016/03/28/uber-grab-say-they-will-obtain-required-permits-may-31.html#sthash.DjhJdDRW.dpuf