Ride-hailing apps

Grab to launch new bonus scheme after stopping previous plan due to drivers’ concerns

The new “streaks” cashback scheme will replace the existing special trip bonus scheme, which awards drivers daily bonuses when they complete a certain number of automatically assigned trips.

News analysis

From rides to routines: How Grab is shaping daily habits to keep users hooked

The number of people using the Grab app monthly climbed to 52 million in the first quarter - a 24 per cent year-on-year growth.

Grab earnings top forecasts on resilient ride, delivery demand

Grab has rolled out promotional offers and bundled features to attract customers grappling with higher costs.

Ride-hailing drivers cheer Prabowo’s May Day cap on commission cut; will they end up worse off?

wypopulist - After delivering his speech, President Prabowo Subianto took off his brown, long-sleeved tactical shirt, revealing a black undershirt. He then stepped off the stage, immersing himself in a crowd of thousands to shake hands with the people.

Photo credit: Indonesia Presidential Palace

Gojek parent GoTo posts first-ever net profit as cost cuts pay off

Seeking relief from the intense competition, GoTo has been in yearslong talks about a takeover by Singapore-based Grab.

Uber faces second driver sexual assault trial following $10 million verdict

Uber has argued that it's a software company and not legally bound to protect passengers under the law.

Grab driver suspended over sign requiring Chinese passengers to ‘speak Mandarin’

Grab has since suspended the driver for a sign that refuses to speak English to Chinese people.

Grab embraces AI as it rolls out several new features, including own map system, smart assistant

Grab chief executive Anthony Tan speaking at the second iteration of the GrabX event held in Jakarta on April 8.

Tada, Gojek to temporarily raise surcharge to defray higher fuel expenses

Both Tada and Gojek will temporarily increase the surcharge from 50 cents to at least 90 cents for all trips, which will kick in from April 10 to May 31.

Off the road: How rising fuel costs are pushing Karachi’s ride-hailing drivers to the brink

The income of ride-hailing drivers in Pakistan has shrunk by up to 50 per cent in the last 30 days.

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