Effectiveness of Street Vendor Regulation Policies to Improve Public Order in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Street vendors represent a phenomenon that occurs in urban areas, both in developing and developed countries. Their existence is supported by the entrepreneurial spirit of the vendors. However, the practice could be improved if street vendors were made aware of the rights of the community whose public space they utilize and must respect. A well-organized street vendor will benefit various parties such as tourists and will support the community’s economy as well. This study aims to analyze the level of success of the implementation of government policy regarding the regulation of street vendors in Yogyakarta and surrounding areas. The method used in this study is qualitative descriptive analysis, which builds a conceptual model that reflects the actual hidden phenomenon. The data for the study were collected through observations, interviews, and an exploration of the relevant literature. The results found that the licensing regulations as stipulated by the decision of the mayor of Yogyakarta are not implemented in accordance with the provisions. An evaluation of the implementation of licensing rules shows that they have not yet reached the most beneficial results. Some street vendors cannot implement them due to a combination of several factors, namely the importance of their economic survival, the non-financial “costs” that street vendors would incur, and the lack of knowledge about the substance of the policies governing street vendors.