Grab to acquire Trans-cab, strengthening driver base and enhancing services

Grab Holdings Limited, the leading super app in Southeast Asia, has made a significant move to acquire Trans-cab Holdings Ltd, Singapore’s third largest taxi operator. This landmark deal will make Trans-Cab the first Singaporean taxi company to be bought by Grab. The strategic partnership aims to strengthen Grab’s driver base and meet evolving consumer demands through advanced digitization.

Grab and Sea urge MAS to lift deposit cap to win the digital banking race

Grab and Sea are lobbying Singapore’s Monetary Authority to lift deposit caps for their digital banks, citing the need for sustained business models, increased cash flow, and investment in technology and cybersecurity. While the cap safeguards consumers, the banks view it as limiting their lending ability and hindering profitability.

Malaysian police seek two Singaporean suspects involved in Johor dispute

Johor Bahru police are actively seeking two Singaporeans involved in a dispute with a Grab food delivery rider last Friday where the two suspects were filmed filling up a jerrycan with fuel.

Grab reinstates suspended delivery rider amidst public outcry by Malaysians

A Malaysian Grab food delivery rider, initially accused of brandishing a weapon during a dispute involving two Singaporeans last Friday, was reinstated by the company after Malaysians call for the popular cab-hailing app to be uninstalled. However, the move did not placate an irate public, with many continuing to voice their criticisms and intention to uninstall the app.

Grab Holdings to cut 11% of workforce amid strategic reorganisation efforts

“Grab Holdings is cutting 11% of its workforce, a strategic reorganisation to adapt to rising capital costs and rapidly evolving technology, according to CEO Anthony Tan.

Grab driver caught red-handed still dining at coffeeshop while user await, results in temporary suspension

A Singaporean Grab user, Abdul Karim Sadali, publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with Grab’s service after an incident with a driver. Sadali found his driver still eating at a coffee shop, leading to an extended wait time. Upon confrontation, the driver offered no explanation. Despite immediate cancellation by Sadali, the booking wasn’t cancelled until 20 minutes later by the driver. Other users shared similar complaints on Sadali’s Facebook post, highlighting an ongoing issue. Grab has since temporarily suspended the driver involved.

Grab plans to increase platform fee per ride to S$0.70 to combat driver shortage

Grab plans to increase its platform fee per ride to S$0.70 from S$0.30, effective from 5 May. The move aims to combat the driver shortage in Singapore’s ride-hailing sector by supporting new driver recruitment initiatives and technology-driven features. Grab also reintroduced GrabShare, enabling two passengers traveling in the same direction to share a ride and receive reduced fares. However, some customers expressed discontent over the price hike, citing poor rider performance and opting for other ride-hailing platforms.

Grab introduces AudioProtect feature for enhanced ride safety in Singapore

Grab is trialing a new safety feature, AudioProtect, in Singapore, allowing passengers and drivers to record audio during rides with mutual consent. The feature aims to deter safety incidents and improve incident resolution.

Tin Peiling redeployed by Grab in new appointment after public express concerns over conflicts of interest

SINGAPORE — Member of Parliament Tin Pei Ling will be redeployed to…

Grab SG appoints PAP MP Tin Peiling as director of public affairs and policy

SINGAPORE — Southeast Asia’s leading superapp company, Grab has appointed MacPherson Member of…