Expect to see more white Changan EVs driving around Metro Manila
The CommuniKit is a series of postcards with helpful phrases and requests
Grab Philippines is currently in the process of distributing its new 'CommuniKit' to all its deaf driver-partners. The CommuniKit is a set of postcards that display useful phrases and requests which should make conversations between passengers and their drivers safer and
by Billy Caluag
Could BYD use its new partnership with Grab to launch more models in PH?
We might be seeing a lot more BYD EVs on our Grab apps in the near the future. BYD and Grab have just agreed on an extended partnership throughout Southeast Asia with the Chinese carmaker offering 50,000 EVs to Grab drivers
by Billy Caluag
The 'superapp' says Q4 is its busiest season
You can hear the Christmas carols, you can see the holiday decor, and that means the Yuletide rush is inevitable. Grab Philippines is one company that experiences the holiday rush palpably because of its business transporting people and delivering goods. It says
by Dinzo Tabamo
Ahead of the holiday rush
Ahead of the anticipated surge in ride bookings this holiday season, Grab Philippines has rolled out new measures to enhance the overall safety of its ride-hailing service. These come in the form of both tech-based features and new initiatives.The
This is welcome news
It's great that we don't have to rely on unreliable taxis anymore because we have ride-hailing services. But when it comes to ride-hailing services, we're at the mercy of a market leader like Grab. Most of the
You might want to give this a try the next time you fly out
Finding fast and reliable transportation anywhere in Metro Manila is always a source of stress among Filipino commuters. Everyone knows how tough it can be to take public transport during rush hour-let alone get to the NAIA airport terminals carrying heavy
by Kara Santos
TN(E)VS?
Electric vehicles are slowly but surely penetrating our market. We've started seeing more and more EVs on our roads over the past year or so, especially with the advent of new EV brands and models here and there.One particular brand-
Save up to 20% versus a solo ride
Pampanga commuters, heads up: GrabShare is now available in your area. The tech company recently made the announcement via social media. In case you're not aware-or you haven't ridden a ride-sharing vehicle in a very long time-GrabShare
by Jason Tulio
The initial 4,000 slots were filled quickly
With the country mostly relaxing its restrictions on Covid-19, the need for mobility and transport is coming back to pre-pandemic levels. Keen on catering to that demand, Grab Philippines would like an additional 20,000 slots for Transport Network Vehicle
Is this really necessary?
Nobody likes red tape. Well, almost nobody. We reckon there are plenty of fixers out there with business models that rely almost entirely on its existence. But yeah, you get the point.Now, imagine that a single piece of red tape is
by Drei Laurel
In fact, the opposite is happening
Is the demand for ride-hailing dwindling? Apparently, some groups believe so. According to data presented by Grab, though, the situation is quite the opposite.During a media roundtable discussion held by the ride-hailing giant earlier today, officials bared that demand
by Drei Laurel
Will this finally address the surge in demand?
Metro Manila's ride-hailing scene is about to get some backup.In a statement, the Philippine Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said that it is giving 100,000 new transport network vehicle service (TNVS) franchise applications for Metro Manila
by Drei Laurel
Pay for Grab transactions directly using the mobile e-wallet
Regular Grab and GCash user? You can soon use GCash to directly pay for your Grab rides and deliveries thanks to a partnership between the transport app and the mobile wallet. Though there's no final date for implementation yet, both parties
‘We do not always get it right’
Did you think traffic was rough over the course of the 2022 holiday season? If your answer is yes, just imagine how much harder the transport situation was for getting around without a personal vehicle.Even Grab, which is supposed to be
by Drei Laurel
Will this be enough, though?
According to the Department of Transportation (DOTr), passenger volume at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) surged by 229% in November 2022 compared to the same period last year. Not surprisingly, arriving passengers haven't had the easiest time booking rides or
by Drei Laurel
From now until November 4
Craving a burger this Undas? If so, you might want to check out this new promo from Burger King. From now until November 4, the fast food chain has resurrected (no pun intended) its Ghost Whopper offering. This limited-edition burger features
by Jason Tulio
The cost of mobility continues to rise
When fuel prices rise, the rates at the pump aren't the only ones that go up. Remember: It's a domino effect, and the cost of mobility as a whole is affected.Last week, we reported that local taxi drivers and
by Drei Laurel
‘Idol ko rin ‘yan eh’
Not all famous people rely on personal chauffeurs to get around. At one point, many celebrities were regular people, too-and we like to think you don't just forget your roots after a breakthrough moment in the spotlight.In the case
by Drei Laurel
As part of the government’s Libreng Sakay Program
Don't have a ride ready to pick you up when you land at the airport? Consider yourself in luck, then.NEWS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED:LTO extends validity of driver's licenses, student permits expiring in JuneApparently, riders are covering their
by Jason Tulio
Have you experienced this?
We understand that money's tight. With the way gas prices are going and potential tax hikes on the horizon, it's understandable that many are now trying to find way to earn a little extra income. We have to say, though,
by Drei Laurel
