Grab couriers: Plans in place to minimise impact on commuters

Steps to be taken to ensure point-to-point services function as usual, says LTA; other players open to option too

The Land Transport Authority said it had taken into account the potential benefits that the additional services could bring to drivers, as well as the impact on the availability of point-to-point services to commuters. ST FILE PHOTO
The Land Transport Authority said it had taken into account the potential benefits that the additional services could bring to drivers, as well as the impact on the availability of point-to-point services to commuters. ST FILE PHOTO
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A growing number of ride-hailing and taxi drivers are expected to take on courier jobs during the off-peak period, but commuters need not worry about this affecting the number of rides available.

Following Grab's launch of such a service, ComfortDelGro said it is in the early stages of exploring the same. SMRT Taxis, Gojek and Tada said they are open to all options that would help increase drivers' income.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on September 09, 2019, with the headline Grab couriers: Plans in place to minimise impact on commuters. Subscribe