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Grab punishes almost 500 drivers over unjustified booking cancellations

Grab Philippines has meted sanctions on nearly 500 drivers last week following an internal investigation over mounting complaints against drivers who inexcusably cancel passengers’ ride bookings. In a statement issued on Monday, Grab Country Head Brian Cu apologized that…

Year-round student fare cut OK’d

Starting on Saturday, students riding in public utility vehicles (PUVs) will be entitled to a year-round 20-percent fare discount despite a transport group’s concern that the privilege may be exploited by unscrupulous individuals. Earlier this month, the…

PNP-HPG, Grab PH team up to ensure road safety, security

It takes partnership to fight street crimes. On Wednesday, Grab Philippines and the Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to ensure road safety and security. Under the MOA, the…

Uber chases GrabTaxi in Myanmar, expanding in Southeast Asia

YANGON, Myanmar — The private ride-hailing service Uber officially launched operations Thursday in Myanmar’s main city Yangon, aiming to tap into one of the world’s youngest and fastest-growing online markets. The launch follows Singapore-based GrabTaxi’s debut, which…

Linea Fiori partners with Grab for Valentine’s deliveries

For this year’s Valentine’s Day, Linea Fiori has partnered with Grab (formerly known as Grab Taxi) to handle its flower delivery logistics for February 13 and 14. Here’s the news from Linea Fiori: Linea Fiori, Manila’s premiere…

LTFRB caps Uber, Grab surge prices

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) ordered on Tuesday an immediate cap on the surge pricing scheme of transport network companies (TNCs) Grab and Uber. In an order issued to the two TNCs, the LTFRB…

After LTFRB warning, Grab, Uber put cap on price surges

After being warned that they may lose their accreditation, ride-sharing services Uber and Grab complied with a government directive to address complaints over “price surges” this holiday season. In response to a 48-hour ultimatum issued by the…

Honda studies collaboration with Grab for motorcycle sharing services in Southeast Asia

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that, on November 22, 2016, it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Grab Inc., to begin discussion toward collaboration in the area of motorcycle sharing services in Southeast Asia. Grab provides…

Processing of Uber, Grab applications stopped

Uber and Grab went on the defensive Friday, saying their operations helped ease road congestion as the Department of Transportation ordered a review of existing regulations and placed on hold thousands of new applications in Metro Manila.…

Probe of ‘extortionist’ Grab driver also bodes ill for operator, firm

, The app-based ride-hailing service Grab and a partner operator are in hot water after a unit was found to be operating illegally following an extortion complaint filed by a passenger against the driver. During a hearing…