The online motorcycle taxi profession has seen rapid growth in Indonesia, becoming a popular job choice for many due to its flexible working hours and appealing earning potential. However, drivers encounter challenges related to income, well-being, and their relationships with the platform companies. This study aims to analyze the differences in work motivation between Gojek and Grab drivers in Medan City through the lens of Maslow's Needs Theory. Data was gathered in October 2024 using a quantitative approach, with questionnaires distributed to 100 drivers from each platform through accidental sampling techniques. The study assesses the five fundamental needs outlined in Maslow's Theory: physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization needs. Data analysis was conducted using an Independent T-Test with SPSS software. The findings indicated no significant differences in physiological, safety, esteem, and self-actualization needs between the two groups of drivers. However, a significant difference was found in social needs, with a significance value of 0.000, suggesting that Grab drivers have weaker social connections compared to Gojek drivers. These results underscore the importance of fulfilling the needs across the five levels of Maslow's Needs Theory in influencing the work motivation of online motorcycle taxi drivers. The implications of this research suggest that online motorcycle taxi companies like Gojek and Grab could enhance driver motivation and performance by implementing policies that address driver needs in accordance with Maslow's theory.