Background of Food Truck Parking Fee Controversy at Alun-alun Kidul: Rp 1 Million Charged Per Day

YOGYAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Complaints by food truck vendors claiming they were asked to pay Rp 1 million per day for parking at Alun-alun Kidul, Yogyakarta, went viral on social media.

The vendor had initially planned to operate for five days, from September 16 to 20, 2026.

However, after just one day of operation, the food truck owner decided to stop selling at Alun-alun Kidul and relocated to another spot.

The issue then drew responses from the Yogyakarta Palace (Keraton), parking management, and the Yogyakarta City Transportation Agency (Dishub).

The Keraton clarified that the parking fee was not part of any permit they issued, while Dishub stated they never granted parking permits in the Alun-alun Kidul area.

Meanwhile, the parking management explained that the Rp 1 million daily fee was a rate for using about 25 square meters, which had been discussed and agreed upon with the food truck party beforehand.

Below is the detailed background on the controversy surrounding the Rp 1 million daily parking fee for food trucks at Alun-alun Kidul, Yogyakarta.

Food truck vendor asked to pay Rp 1 million per day

The case began with a viral video posted on social media.

In the video, a business owner complained about charges imposed while operating a food truck at Alun-alun Kidul.

The food truck owner was said to have been asked for payments covering parking and consumption costs for five days, from September 16 to 20, 2026.

The parking fee requested was Rp 1 million each day.

After operating just one day, the food truck owner decided to stop selling at the location and moved elsewhere.

The video also showed the owner complaining about additional electricity usage fees.

Keraton confirms food truck had permit

The Yogyakarta Palace later issued a statement regarding the controversy.

GKR Condrokirono, Penghageng Kawedanan Hageng Panitrapura Karaton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat, said the food truck activities had received official permission from the Keraton.