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Grab News | Sep 20, 2024

Grab accelerates launch of new safety measures on 16/09/24...

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Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp offering a suite of services like deliveries, mobility, financial services, and more. Guided by The Grab Way, their mission is to drive Southeast Asia forward by creating economic empowerment for everyone.

Updates as of Sep 20, 2024

  • Grab accelerates launch of new safety measures on 16/09/24.
  • Grab now accepts $PYUSD on Solana for payments in Singapore.
  • Eligible Grab customers can now access up to PHP 30,000 through Maya Easy Credit without collateral or paperwork.
  • Eligible Grab users can now borrow up to ₱30,000 instantly through Maya Easy Credit without collateral or paperwork.
  • Grab Philippines is accelerating the launch of new safety measures, including tech features like Audio Protect and comprehensive driver safety education programs.
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  • Grab introduces audio recording and driver selfie verification as new safety features.
  • Grab now accepts Solana USDC, USDT, and PYUSD for payments.
  • Grab Philippines partnered with Maya Bank to offer instant credit services up to P30,000 for eligible users.
  • Grab now allows Bitcoin payments for food purchases on its app.
  • Grab Philippines is launching new tech-driven safety features and driver safety education programs to enhance platform safety.
  • Grab Philippines is enhancing safety with new tech features and driver safety education programs, including audio recording during rides and random driver identity checks.
  • Grab is under investigation in the Philippines after a woman was allegedly robbed and sexually assaulted by a driver booked through its services, and it could face suspension, fines, and sanctions.
  • A user successfully transferred PYUSD from Venmo to GrabPay for payments in Singapore.
  • Grab rolls out Audio Protect and behavioral training for drivers to enhance safety measures.
  • Grab launched Chimera Sandbox, a scalable ML/AI platform that integrates with various ML tools and LLMs, offering flexible compute options and simplified onboarding for all employees.
  • Grab has partnered with EcoMatcher to combat climate change by planting trees and aims to have 10% of its fleet in Thailand be electric vehicles by 2026, according to Worachat Luxkanalode, Grab Thailand’s Country Head.
  • Grab won 3 Gold and 1 Silver at the 2024 Effie Awards APAC for their Grab benches.
  • Grab is hiring for the position of City Associate in Kupang.
  • Grab has been included in Time’s World’s Best Companies of 2024, with a significant improvement in ranking.
  • Grab collaborates with Coca-Cola Singapore for the 'Coke&Go' initiative, allowing consumers to purchase beverages at smart coolers using the Grab app.
  • Grab CEO Anthony Tan will be interviewed during the Breakpoints and Token2049 events in Singapore.
  • Grab is working on improving its ride booking experience and considering adding luggage limitations in future app updates, according to a response from Grab Singapore on September 13.

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