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Ride-hailing apps

More expensive GrabCab metered rides as firm to raise fares over rising fuel costs

The increase will apply to all metered taxi rides on GrabCab, regardless of whether they are hailed on the street or booked through the app.
The increase will apply to all metered taxi rides on GrabCab, regardless of whether they are hailed on the street or booked through the app.

E-hailing drivers in Malaysia brace themselves for fewer airport trips amid Middle East crisis

Gabungan eHailing Malaysia chief activist Masrizal Mahidin said while the immediate impact on Malaysian drivers is still relatively limited, airport trips are closely tied to international flights, affecting those who are more reliant on them.
Gabungan eHailing Malaysia chief activist Masrizal Mahidin said while the immediate impact on Malaysian drivers is still relatively limited, airport trips are closely tied to international flights, affecting those who are more reliant on them.

Grab driver crashes car in Katong after suffering medical emergency; passengers not injured

A passenger in the car said the driver had a coughing bout before seemingly gasping for air and losing consciousness
A passenger in the car said the driver had a coughing bout before seemingly gasping for air and losing consciousness

Across land, sea and air, fuel price hikes drive up costs for passengers and operators in S’pore

As at 10am on March 17, prices at Cnergy were at $2.35 a litre for 95-octane petrol and $2.65 a litre for 98-octane petrol.
As at 10am on March 17, prices at Cnergy were at $2.35 a litre for 95-octane petrol and $2.65 a litre for 98-octane petrol.

ComfortDelGro to raise taxi fares, add app fee as Iran war drives up fuel costs

The higher charges will be in place from March 24 to May 31.
The higher charges will be in place from March 24 to May 31.

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.

Tada passengers to pay $2.50 fee if they cancel on drivers who are en route or near pickup point

Tada's new policies will come into effect at noon on March 18.
Tada's new policies will come into effect at noon on March 18.

Janine Teo named Gojek Singapore general manager; ex-GM leaves after 7 years at the helm

Ms Janine Teo (left) will be succeeding Mr Lien Choong Luen, who stepped down in February after seven years at the helm of the business here.
Ms Janine Teo (left) will be succeeding Mr Lien Choong Luen, who stepped down in February after seven years at the helm of the business here.

Commentary

In ride-hailing, having more options makes commuting harder

At peak hour tomorrow, many commuters will again scroll between multiple apps before confirming a ride.
At peak hour tomorrow, many commuters will again scroll between multiple apps before confirming a ride.

Grab tests feature giving passengers one-hour window to lock in fares for certain routes

ST20260126-202688000532-Lim Yaohui-pixgeneric/ Generic photograph of GrabCab travelling along Irrawaddy Road on Jan 26, 2026. GrabCab was launched on July 2, 2025 with a flag-off ceremony at Grab’s headquarters in one-north. The taxi operator, a subsidiary of Grab’s rental arm GrabRentals, announced its entry into the market on June 4, 2025, with 40 new fifth-generation electric hybrid Toyota Prius cars. Under the terms of its street-hail operator licence, GrabCab has three years to progressively expand its fleet to meet the minimum fleet size requirement of 800 cabs. (ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
ST20260126-202688000532-Lim Yaohui-pixgeneric/ Generic photograph of GrabCab travelling along Irrawaddy Road on Jan 26, 2026. GrabCab was launched on July 2, 2025 with a flag-off ceremony at Grab’s headquarters in one-north. The taxi operator, a subsidiary of Grab’s rental arm GrabRentals, announced its entry into the market on June 4, 2025, with 40 new fifth-generation electric hybrid Toyota Prius cars. Under the terms of its street-hail operator licence, GrabCab has three years to progressively expand its fleet to meet the minimum fleet size requirement of 800 cabs. (ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

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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.