Al-Kharaj: Journal of Islamic Economic and Business
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): All articles in this issue include authors from 3 countries of origin (Indonesi

Legal Protection for Online Taxi Drivers Against Unilateral Cancellation of Orders by Passengers from a Maqasid Syariah Perspective

Atiya Aqilata Halawiyah (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Ardiansyah (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2026

Abstract

Online transportation services facilitate public mobility, but passengers often unilaterally cancel orders after the driver has accepted and is on their way to the pickup location, or even after arriving at the pickup point. This situation results in losses for drivers, while compensation mechanisms are limited and lack transparency. This study aims to analyze legal protection for drivers and examine this practice from a maqā (lawful) perspective.ṣid al-syarī'Ah, specificallyḥifẓal-malThe method used is empirical legal research with a qualitative approach through interviews and literature review. The results show that protection for online taxi drivers is still partial and does not yet have a uniform standard. From the perspective of maqāṣid al-syarī'AhThis practice contradicts the principle of asset protection because it results in losses without equitable compensation. Therefore, a fairer and more transparent compensation policy is needed to protect drivers

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Journal Info

Abbrev

alkharaj

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Al-Kharaj, Journal of Islamic Economic and Business is peer-reviewed journal published by program studi ekonomi syariah , Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Palopo. Al-Kharaj focus on the research of Islamic Economic and Business. The aims of this journal is to explore and develop economic related ...