Grab
Grab blows its own horn, but with good reason
Ride-hailing startup Grab – formerly GrabTaxi, and MyTeksi before that – said it has seen “tremendous growth” since its rebranding exercise in January, with Indonesia figuring prominently.
Digerati50: The first unicorn
DNA continues its weekly series that profiles the top 50 influencers, movers and shakers who are helping shape Malaysia’s Digital Economy, from Digerati50 Vol 2. This week, we look at Anthony Tan of Grab.
South-East Asia users can now Grab a Lyft in the US
From today, Grab users can hail Lyft rides in the US from within the Grab app, the first integration to roll out from a global alliance involving the two startups as well as China’s Didi Kuaidi and India’s Ola.
Grab in Red Cross/ Crescent pact to become first-responder network
Grab said it has sealed a one-year partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to promote road safety, provide emergency assistance, and equip Grab fleet drivers with life-saving skills and road safety knowledge.
Grab and AXA answer one pain point: Insurance!
Grab and AXA Insurance Singapore have launched a new usage-based commercial insurance package for private-hire car drivers on the Grab platform.
GrabHitch launches in Malaysia, 6mths after Singapore debut
Ride-hailing startup Grab has launched GrabHitch in Malaysia, nearly six months after it introduced the carpooling service in Singapore.
Grab appoints former Hooq exec Linda Hoglund as CFO
Ride-hailing startup Grab has announced the appointment of Linda Hoglund as chief financial officer (CFO).
Indonesia: Grab and Uber have 6mths to comply, or get out
Indonesia’s Transportation Ministry has come up with a new ministerial decree that defines ride-sharing services as transportation providers, requiring them to comply with the public transportation licensing regime within six months or be declared illegal.
Grab and World Bank in open-source traffic management push in the Philippines
Grab, the World Bank, and the Philippines’ Department of Transportation and Communications have launched an open data initiative to address traffic congestion and road safety challenges.
Uber and Grab hate boils over in Jakarta
The ongoing conflict between taxi companies and ride-sharing apps in Indonesia boiled over yesterday (March 22) as thousands of taxi drivers took to the streets in Jakarta to stage a protest that escalated into violence in some areas.
