Grab News | Sep 27, 2024

Grab launched GrabShop, a commission-free feature allowing users to create and share online catalogues for small businesses...


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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 27, 2024

  • Grab launched GrabShop, a commission-free feature allowing users to create and share online catalogues for small businesses.
  • In May 2023, Grab launched the Live Activity feature for iOS to provide real-time updates and is now exploring its integration into the Android platform.
  • Grab appoints Ronald Roda as Grab Philippines Country Head.
  • Grab collaborates with TrueMoney to strengthen business and expand customer base.
  • Grab is ranked #2 on Fortune's 2024 Change the World list for improving financial inclusion in Southeast Asia.
  • Sruthi S., Product Manager at Grab, received The Grab Way Award and her team won the CEO Bold Award in September.
  • Grab aims to have 10% of its platform's vehicles as EVs by 2026 and is expanding e-motorcycle use to five provinces in Thailand.
  • Anthony Tan, Group CEO & Co-founder at Grab, tested the Grab driver app as a private-hire driver and identified areas for improvement including GrabMaps performance in low-signal areas and driver cancellations for far pick-ups.
  • Grab Thailand is developing AI-powered solutions to boost revenue and has seen double-digit growth over the past year, according to country head Worachat Luxkanalode.
  • Grab's Chroma team is developing internal web portals and reusable UI components to enhance employee productivity and efficiency.
  • Grab Indonesia won the 'Online Application Supporting Public Transport Integration' award from the Jakarta City Transportation Council (DTKJ) Awards 2024.
  • Grab is working on integrating its Live Activity feature into Android to provide real-time order updates and enhance user experience.

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