Grab PH introduces solutions in anticipation of the Holiday Rush, partners with MOVE IT!

Grab is optimistic about the reliability of its Mobility Service after it has taken several steps in preparation for the holiday rush.

Grab and MOVE IT comes to a strategic partnership

Holiday rush preparation!

Grab Philippines has implemented a range of mobility solutions to optimise fleet utilization which the company says guarantees that every GrabCar on the road is maximized.

GrabCar demand through the months

Historically, Grab has consistently observed a remarkable increase in demand for its mobility services during the holiday season. In fact, the brand expects GrabCar demand to increase by at least 20 percent this December 2023, with a spike of up to 45 percent in the second and third weeks.

The experience of our passengers, consumers, and partners on Grab is our utmost priority," highlights Ronald Roda, Chief Operating Officer of Grab Philippines. He emphasizes that 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, adds Roda.

GrabShare upgraded!

Among these solutions is GrabShare. Relaunched in Q1 of 2023, the carpooling service has been improved to match passengers headed in the same direction to share a single vehicle. If unmatched, the passenger is then allocated a GrabCar with a discounted rate through the GrabShare Match Guarantee offer.

Grab has worked with airport authorities and LTFRB to develop GrabAirport. It is an on-demand ride-hailing service with a dedicated Grab fleet for the airport.

Grab's new Multi-Taxi Type booking

For passengers with time constraints and who require the allocation of vehicles as soon as possible, Grab introduced Multi-Taxi Type (MTT) booking. This new feature enables the platform to search for vehicle allocation from GrabCar Four-Seater, GrabCar Six-Seater, and Grab Taxi, MTT bookings should be able to reduce allocation time by 20 to 30 percent. 

Grab has also worked with the Land Transporation Franchising and Regulatory Board and has recently secured 10,200 TNVS franchise slots in August of this year. Recently, 4,000 new driver-partners have been activated from the said pool.

MOVE IT aims to fill the gap in the increased demand

Grab and MOVE IT, a homegrown two-wheel ride-hailing company has struck a strategic partnership with Grab to aid in addressing the demand for holiday commuters for safe, efficient, and honest transportation. 

MOVE IT also introduces its back-to-back booking feature that allows rider-partners to accept a new booking even if they are currently accomplishing an ongoing one. This maximizes the online hours of riders who are aiming for four rides per hour.

Are these initiatives enough?

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