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New Grab AI-powered call service aims to drive convenience for seniors

In a media statement on Aug 5, Grab Singapore announced the launch of Grab AI Call-A-Ride (Beta), which is an AI-powered call service for booking rides.
In a media statement on Aug 5, Grab Singapore announced the launch of Grab AI Call-A-Ride (Beta), which is an AI-powered call service for booking rides.

Grab posts Q2 profit of $323 million after one-time gain, raises 2026 forecasts on robust demand

Grab has banked on features such as order bundling and a budget-friendly service tier to drive demand in its core ride-hailing and delivery businesses.
Grab has banked on features such as order bundling and a budget-friendly service tier to drive demand in its core ride-hailing and delivery businesses.

Revenue service for Punggol self-driving shuttles delayed to Q4; Grab to test on-demand rides

The $4 flat fare for the self-driving shuttles was supposed to have been implemented from the middle of 2026.
The $4 flat fare for the self-driving shuttles was supposed to have been implemented from the middle of 2026.

ComfortDelGro, Grab, Gojek, Tada to retain additional driver fee for rides till Sept 30

The fee, which helps drivers cope with rising fuel costs, is passed on fully to them and is exempt from platform commissions.
The fee, which helps drivers cope with rising fuel costs, is passed on fully to them and is exempt from platform commissions.

Model Fiona Fussi claims Grab driver locked her in car until she paid for wet tissue he gave her

Model Fiona Fussi claims she was made to pay $2 for a packet of wet tissue she thought was given to her by the driver.
Model Fiona Fussi claims she was made to pay $2 for a packet of wet tissue she thought was given to her by the driver.

Senegal's top court calls parliament-backed reform 'unconstitutional'

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye reacts during the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) 67th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government in Abuja, Nigeria, June 22, 2025. REUTERS/Marvellous Durowaiye
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye reacts during the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) 67th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government in Abuja, Nigeria, June 22, 2025. REUTERS/Marvellous Durowaiye

Motorists shouldn’t access apps constantly while driving, says neurologist

Annual figures released by the Traffic Police showed that there were 4,193 cellphone driving violations in 2025, up from 3,014 in 2024.
Annual figures released by the Traffic Police showed that there were 4,193 cellphone driving violations in 2025, up from 3,014 in 2024.

GoTo, Grab to cut driver commissions to 8% in Indonesia

An earlier report by Reuters said the regulation could threaten the profitability of ride-hailing platforms in Indonesia.
An earlier report by Reuters said the regulation could threaten the profitability of ride-hailing platforms in Indonesia.

Free ComfortDelGro driverless shuttle rides open to the public from June 22

ComfortDelGro's free public AV shuttle ride is part of its preparation to offer the service commercially.
ComfortDelGro's free public AV shuttle ride is part of its preparation to offer the service commercially.

Zimbabwe's 'Crocodile' leader makes another move to consolidate power

FILE PHOTO: Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa, attends the Heads of State from Southern and Eastern Africa meeting in Nairobi to discuss efforts to make peace in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, at the State House in Nairobi, Kenya August 1, 2025. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa, attends the Heads of State from Southern and Eastern Africa meeting in Nairobi to discuss efforts to make peace in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, at the State House in Nairobi, Kenya August 1, 2025. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi/File Photo

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