Grab Malaysia introduced that it will likely be offering a sign-up bonus of up to RM1,000 for brand new driver-partners.
The scheme which began on June 1 will proceed till July 31, 2022. New driver-partners are required to fulfil a minimal variety of journeys to be eligible for a bonus of up to RM1,000 as well as to present subsidies that can to assist alleviate the price of ehailing regulatory necessities.
Grab mentioned that it hopes the initiative will entice new driver-partners to meet post-pandemic calls for.
“As of mid-May this year, the number of driver-partners on our platform is still less than 70% of what it was pre-pandemic. One of the many reasons is the long and costly process imposed on drivers before they get on the road,” Rashid Shukor, Grab Malaysia director of nation operations and mobility.
New drivers are required to spend up to RM500 to meet regulatory necessities set by the Ministry of Transport so as to purchase a PSV license that can make them eligible to drive any kind of car used to transport paying passengers. Some steps embrace attending six hours of coaching, passing car inspections and buying insurance coverage.
Existing driver-partners can profit from a referral bonus programme.
Last month, quite a few customers took to social media to voice concerns over ehailing suppliers charging greater charges even for brief suggestions. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong mentioned the surge in ehailing fares are due to quite a few elements together with shortage in drivers.
“From the discussion, it is clear that there are two main factors that have led to this surge in ehailing fares; a supply-and-demand imbalance and high traffic volume leading to longer travel times,” mentioned Dr Wee in a report after a gathering with ehailing operators.
Grab Malaysia in an announcement on May 24 mentioned its “dynamic pricing model” are in place to guarantee driver-partners are compensated pretty for his or her effort and time whereas additionally making certain that passengers will get picked up.
“When there are more people booking a ride than the number of drivers available in an area, fares will ‘surge’ or go up to encourage more drivers to head to where passengers are,” the corporate mentioned.
