Renew Insurance

Grab PH Shifts from Incentives to Subsidies to Level Drivers' Earnings

Grab Philippines Brian Cu
Grab Philippines Managing Director Brian Cu said that his company has shifted from providing incentives to subsidies dished out to partner-drivers.
 
In an interview, Cu that the shift was made from rebates to subsidies after the net commission of drivers had gone "as low as 12 percent, which is a significant decrease from 20 percent."
 
"In subsidies, over the last two weeks we've paid over P60-70 million (to the drivers)," said Cu.
 
According to him, the shift was made is to spread out the earnings to both full-time and part-time drivers. 
 
"The reason why we shifted is because we saw a lot of drivers driving part-time who do not hit incentives. There are trips na nalulugi sila (they are losing income). So, the subsidies ensure the spreading of spend on assisting driver income, occurs on a more broad basis," Cu explained. 
 
"Rather than a few getting a lot, there's now a lot getting enough," he added. 
 
Meanwhile, Grab Philippines Public Affairs Head Leo Gonzales said that the company awaits the decision of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on the petition to increase the fare.
 
Gonzales said the board's decision on their petition is coming up with a standardized structure that will be fair to all TNCs concerned. "We don't know yet how it will affect our petition, but [the petition>, as of now, is still pending with the board," he said in a separate interview.
 
Earlier, the LTFRB ordered Grab Philippines to amend its fare hike petition.
 
During an LTFRB hearing last May, the board asked Grab to amend its fare hike petition for transparency and accuracy purposes, saying that the fare structure was not  explained well. 
 
In its petition last January, Grab sought to increase its average fare by 5.73 percent (P10 to P14 per kilometer charge to P11-P15) instead of the P40 base rate. 
 

Read All

Featured Articles

Recommended Articles For You

Read All

Featured Cars

  • Upcoming

Car Articles From Zigwheels

  • News
  • Article Feature
  • Advisory Stories
  • Road Test
  • Ford PH launches limited Ranger Wildtrak, Ranger Raptor SE
    Ford PH launches limited Ranger Wildtrak, Ranger Raptor SE
    Paulo Papa . Today
  • Mitsubishi Destinator earns 5-star 2025 ASEAN NCAP rating
    Mitsubishi Destinator earns 5-star 2025 ASEAN NCAP rating
    Ruben Manahan IV . Today
  • PH-bound Toyota bZ4X to come from Japan, TMP says
    PH-bound Toyota bZ4X to come from Japan, TMP says
    Ruben Manahan IV . Today
  • Aston Martin names actor Tom Holland’s BERO as ‘Official Alcohol-free Beer Partner’ 
    Aston Martin names actor Tom Holland’s BERO as ‘Official Alcohol-free Beer Partner’ 
    Paulo Papa . Today
  • VinFast sells over 20K cars in home country last month
    VinFast sells over 20K cars in home country last month
    Paulo Papa . Today
  • Jaecoo J7 SHS: pros and cons
    Jaecoo J7 SHS: pros and cons
    Paulo Papa . Nov 13, 2025
  • Here are Omoda C5’s strengths, weaknesses
    Here are Omoda C5’s strengths, weaknesses
    Cesar Miguel . Nov 12, 2025
  • Mitsubishi Destinator: here’s what to expect
    Mitsubishi Destinator: here’s what to expect
    Cesar Miguel . Nov 11, 2025
  • Check out the Jaecoo EJ6's 2 trims in PH
    Check out the Jaecoo EJ6's 2 trims in PH
    Paulo Papa . Nov 11, 2025
  • Check out Subaru Forest e-Boxer Hybrid’s comfy, driver-centric interior
    Check out Subaru Forest e-Boxer Hybrid’s comfy, driver-centric interior
    Cesar Miguel . Nov 06, 2025
  • Avoid road trip horror stories this 'Undas' with these tips
    Avoid road trip horror stories this 'Undas' with these tips
    Ruben Manahan IV . Oct 20, 2025
  • Here are ways to avoid road rage
    Here are ways to avoid road rage
    Paulo Papa . Sep 23, 2025
  • How well do you understand traffic signs?
    How well do you understand traffic signs?
    Cesar Miguel . Sep 09, 2025
  • How car collectors can take advantage of Liqui Moly products
    How car collectors can take advantage of Liqui Moly products
    Ruben Manahan IV . Sep 08, 2025
  • Do you still need to wash your car after it rains?
    Do you still need to wash your car after it rains?
    Cesar Miguel . Jun 12, 2025
  • First drive: Mercedes-Benz GLE 400e
    First drive: Mercedes-Benz GLE 400e
    Paulo Papa . Oct 29, 2025
  • Land Rover Defender Octa: down and dirty
    Land Rover Defender Octa: down and dirty
    Paulo Papa . Oct 28, 2025
  • Mitsubishi XForce: X marks the spot
    Mitsubishi XForce: X marks the spot
    Paulo Papa . Oct 27, 2025
  • First drive: Ford Territory Hybrid
    First drive: Ford Territory Hybrid
    Cesar Miguel . Oct 16, 2025
  • Honda HR-V S: well-endowed entry level option
    Honda HR-V S: well-endowed entry level option
    Cesar Miguel . Oct 06, 2025

Copyright © Carmudi 2014-2025. All Rights Reserved.

CardekhoSEA
Oto Carmudi zigwheels