{
  "id": 13122533,
  "title": "Grab pledges stable fares as drivers get earnings boost",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/grab-pledges-stable-fares-as-drivers-get-earnings-boost-13122533",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-09T12:38:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/09/grab-pledges-stable-fares-as-drivers-get-earnings-boost"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Grab, the popular ride-hailing and food delivery service, has pledged to maintain stable fares for its drivers and riders while simultaneously boosting their earnings. The company has reached an agreement on a proposed minimum baseline rate with its partners, which aims to increase partner take-home earnings from 2027.\n\nIn a joint effort, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Grab will fund a RM160 million package to increase the net income of Grab's e-hailing and p-hailing workers from the following year. This package includes increasing the minimum income for approximately 600,000 e-hailing and p-hailing workers, as well as assistance with vehicle maintenance costs and Perkeso contributions.\n\nAdditionally, Grab has introduced an interim safety incentive to reduce e-hailing insurance costs and recognise responsible driving behaviour. The company will cover 100% of Perkeso contributions for its most active workers, while others will receive subsidies of up to 50%. Grab will also offer discounted rides to and from train stations to encourage public transport use and improve first- and last-mile connectivity.",
  "summary": "The tech firm says the Gig Consultative Council will continue its deliberations to determine the final rates under the initiative.",
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        "title": "Grab pledges stable fares as drivers get earnings boost",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/grab-pledges-stable-fares-as-drivers-get-earnings-boost",
        "published": "2026-10-09T12:38:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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