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Grab to trial drone food delivery in world’s second richest country

Grab to trial drone food delivery in world’s second richest country

Grab will launch a three-month drone food delivery pilot in Singapore’s Tanjong Rhu neighborhood to improve efficiency on routes complicated by the Kallang River.
Flexible drop-off rule for Singapore-Malaysia cross-border taxis welcomed by passengers, drivers, but raises pricing concerns

Flexible drop-off rule for Singapore-Malaysia cross-border taxis welcomed by passengers, drivers, but raises pricing concerns

Ride-hailing driver earns $0.3 for 2-km trip, spends 30 minutes waiting for riders

Ride-hailing driver earns $0.3 for 2-km trip, spends 30 minutes waiting for riders

Construction engineer reveals hidden struggles after 4 years as ride-hailing driver

Construction engineer reveals hidden struggles after 4 years as ride-hailing driver

After finishing work on the construction site, I would drive at least 1 km away into a quiet alley, where I would change into my ride-hailing outfit.
November 6, 2025 | 08:50 pm PT
Illegal Malaysia-Singapore ride-hailing touts return from hiding

Illegal Malaysia-Singapore ride-hailing touts return from hiding

Touts running unauthorized ride-hailing services between Malaysia’s Johor Baru and Singapore have resurfaced and reportedly hiked prices after going into hiding a few months ago to avoid a crackdown.
November 6, 2025 | 07:39 pm PT
From endless shifts to hospital beds: Ride-hailing drivers pay the price for survival

From endless shifts to hospital beds: Ride-hailing drivers pay the price for survival

The ringing of his phone signals a new order, and Nam, 35, downs his energy drink before diving back into the chaotic traffic under the midday HCMC sun.
November 3, 2025 | 04:42 am PT
Singapore, Malaysia operators persist with cross-border transport despite clampdowns

Singapore, Malaysia operators persist with cross-border transport despite clampdowns

Singapore and Malaysia limousine firms continue cross-border trips despite a crackdown on unlicensed services, risking vehicle seizures and suspended corporate contracts.
October 5, 2025 | 07:37 pm PT
Singapore bans cross-border ride-hailing: how to get to Malaysia's Johor Bahru legally

Singapore bans cross-border ride-hailing: how to get to Malaysia's Johor Bahru legally

With ride-hailing banned for cross-border trips, travelers from Singapore to Johor Bahru must rely on buses, taxis, cars, trains, bicycles, or walking to enter Malaysia legally.
September 24, 2025 | 06:36 pm PT
Singapore considers app-based cross-border taxi bookings to Malaysia

Singapore considers app-based cross-border taxi bookings to Malaysia

Singapore authorities are exploring partnerships with platform companies to enable app-based bookings for cross-border taxi services between the city-state and Malaysia.
September 2, 2025 | 09:16 pm PT
inDrive app facilitating illegal ride-hailing made inaccessible in Singapore amid crackdown

inDrive app facilitating illegal ride-hailing made inaccessible in Singapore amid crackdown

The inDrive app, which facilitates illegal ride-hailing in Singapore, can no longer be downloaded or used in the city-state, as authorities crack down on the unauthorized service.
August 28, 2025 | 02:56 pm PT
Touts making up to $780 daily from illegal Malaysia-Singapore ride-hailing lie low following clampdown

Touts making up to $780 daily from illegal Malaysia-Singapore ride-hailing lie low following clampdown

Touts once raking in as much as RM3,300 (US$780) a day running unauthorized ride-hailing services between Malaysia’s Johor Baru and Singapore have pulled back operations, scared by a recent crackdown on the illegal practice.
August 23, 2025 | 03:58 pm PT
Singapore ban on cross-border ride-hailing to Malaysia wins analyst support

Singapore ban on cross-border ride-hailing to Malaysia wins analyst support

Analysts support Singapore’s decision to uphold a ban on cross-border private ride-hailing trips to Malaysia, citing sufficient transport alternatives and risks to the country’s taxi sector.
August 22, 2025 | 12:39 am PT
Malaysia drivers divided over Singapore crackdown on illegal ride-hailing

Malaysia drivers divided over Singapore crackdown on illegal ride-hailing

Singapore’s clamp down on illegal ride-hailing, including cross-border services with Malaysia, has triggered mixed reactions from drivers.
August 20, 2025 | 07:57 pm PT
Philippines probes Grab over alleged sexual assault of Vietnamese passenger

Philippines probes Grab over alleged sexual assault of Vietnamese passenger

Philippine regulators have launched an investigation into the alleged robbery and sexual assault of a Vietnamese woman who booked a ride using the Grab ride-hailing app.
September 12, 2024 | 03:06 pm PT
Grab no longer buying Trans-cab, Singapore watchdog says

Grab no longer buying Trans-cab, Singapore watchdog says

Grab, Southeast Asia's biggest ride-hailing and food delivery firm, has called off its proposed acquisition of Singapore's third-largest taxi operator, Trans-cab, according to a statement from Singapore's competition watchdog.
July 25, 2024 | 07:21 pm PT
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