ride hailing

Biggest ride-sharing firm in China eyes PH

China’s biggest ride-sharing company Didi Chuxing is in talks with a Filipino group in a bid to end Grab Philippines’ virtual monopoly in the country, the Inquirer learned. Didi’s entry in the Philippines—potentially the latest in its…

Grab expands footprint by setting up shop in Vietnam

VIETNAM is next for ride-hailing firm Grab. The Singapore-based company is set to invest “several hundred million dollars” in Vietnam where it sees its next major growth market. This comes only weeks after it unveiled a $2…

‘Show utmost restraint,’ Grab urges TNVS drivers

AS a group of transportation network vehicle services (TNVS) drivers bared plans to stage a “transport holiday” on July 8, ride-hailing service firm Grab on Thursday urged caution, asking drivers to resort to dialogue with commuters and…

PCC appoints UK audit firm to monitor Grab pricing, service quality

  Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has appointed international audit firm Smith & Williamson to monitor ride-hailing company, Grab Philippines. “Smith & Williamson as the independent monitoring group will serve as our eyes and ears on the ground.…

More miles but fewer cars by 2040

Consumers around the world are poised to ditch outright car ownership in favor of mobility as a service, according to analysts.…