The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business
Grab Philippines is ready to tackle the proverbial Christmas rush as it implemented a range of mobility solutions aimed at optimizing fleet utilization – guaranteeing that every GrabCar on the road is maximized.
An expected 20 percent spike in demand this December also made Move It, the motorcycle taxi that is an strategic partner of Grab, also positioned itself to help address the demand of holiday commuters for safe, efficient, and honest transportation.
“The experience of our passengers, consumers, and partners on Grab is our utmost priority. Grab leverages its data, platform, and technology to understand and foresee the challenges faced by stakeholders. This enables Grab to take proactive steps in developing solutions that directly address these concerns. As a dependable partner to every Filipino, Grab is determined to ensure a worry-free holiday season for all. Every Filipino should be able to partake in the long-lasting holiday festivities with the help and support of Grab’s mobility services,” said Grab Philippines chief operating officer Ronald Roda.
For his part, Move It general manager Wayne Jacinto said the lag- and crash-free Move It app also touts a wide roster of safety features such as Share Your Ride, 24/7 Help Centre, Emergency Response, and Voice Over IP (VOIP) calling that all exceeded industry’s tech and service standards.
Grab has activated an array of mobility solutions that optimize the utilization of its current GrabCar fleet such as: GrabShare, a carpooling service matches passengers headed in the same direction to share a singular vehicle. If unmatched, the passenger is then instead allocated a GrabCar but with a discounted fare made possible by the GrabShare Match Guarantee offer; GrabAirport, an on-demand ride-hailing service supported by a dedicated Grab fleet for airport pick-ups and drop-offs; and the Multi-Taxi Type (MTT) booking that searches for vehicle allocation from a range of Grab’s mobility options such as GrabCar Four-Seater, GrabCar Six-Seater, and GrabTaxi.
Grab also increased its current driver pool with 4,000 new driver-partners that were activated from the 10,200 TNVS franchises issued by the LTFRB last August.
Meanwhile, as the third player in the motorcycle taxi pilot study, Move It reiterated that its fleet of well-trained professional rider-partners is capable of offering above-par MC taxi services to commuters as it maintains a 99.999% road safety record. With its Back-to-Back Booking feature, the Move It Driver App allows rider-partners to accept a new booking even as they accomplish an ongoing one. This technology maximizes the online hours of riders, who currently can accomplish up to four rides per hour.