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Gig economy

Confessions of a S’pore Grab driver: How the app is changing as it enters its profitability era

Ms Carmen Ortega, who started driving for a ride-hailing app in 2015, runs the Confessions of a Grab driver Instagram page.
Ms Carmen Ortega, who started driving for a ride-hailing app in 2015, runs the Confessions of a Grab driver Instagram page.

Deliveroo’s exit a reality check for Singapore’s convenience economy

For nearly a decade, food delivery was remarkably cheap.
For nearly a decade, food delivery was remarkably cheap.

Deliveroo’s Singapore exit ‘bound to happen’, paves way for Grab to expand: Analysts

Despite remaining profitable, Deliveroo has seen its Singapore revenue shrink substantially.
Despite remaining profitable, Deliveroo has seen its Singapore revenue shrink substantially.

Shock, frustration as riders, eateries and users rue Deliveroo’s Singapore exit

Deliveroo has announced it will stop operations in Singapore on March 4.
Deliveroo has announced it will stop operations in Singapore on March 4.

Deliveroo to wind down operations in Singapore; final day of service on March 4

Deliveroo said it will work closely with local teams to support customers, partners and riders through the transition.
Deliveroo said it will work closely with local teams to support customers, partners and riders through the transition.

CEO Insights

Rising costs will test ride‑hailing sector, but Tada’s zero commission model set to stay: Co-founder

Mr Kay Woo, the group chief executive of TADA’s parent company, says he intends to keep his zero‑commission model for drivers.
Mr Kay Woo, the group chief executive of TADA’s parent company, says he intends to keep his zero‑commission model for drivers.

As Coupang data leak probe in South Korea drags on, delivery workers and sellers bear the cost

Coupang's monthly active users fell by about one million users from December 2025 to January.
Coupang's monthly active users fell by about one million users from December 2025 to January.

Mobility scooter users must be medically certified from June 1; some users exempted

The measure aims to curb misuse of such devices by those without genuine mobility issues, said Minister of State for Transport Baey Yam Keng.
The measure aims to curb misuse of such devices by those without genuine mobility issues, said Minister of State for Transport Baey Yam Keng.

Hard truth: For social mobility, you first need stable work

For many families, gig or casual work is a practical response to real challenges and barriers.
For many families, gig or casual work is a practical response to real challenges and barriers.

New work group to review training for private-hire car licence after Autobahn saga

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Autobahn Rent A Car office at Mountbatten on Nov 26, 2025. 

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Autobahn Rent A Car office at Mountbatten on Nov 26, 2025. 

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.