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Taiwan regulator approves Uber’s acquisition of Crown Taxi
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Taiwan regulator approves Uber’s acquisition of Crown Taxi

Uber’s acquisition of Crown Taxi follows their previous partnership, with no significant market impact.
Diya Lal · · 2 min read
SG taxi king’s hidden edge over Grab

SG taxi king’s hidden edge over Grab

How ComfortDelGro plans to keep its crown as Singapore’s top taxi operator, plus a refresher on the ride-hailing platforms competing in SEA.
Elyssa Lopez · · 4 min read
ComfortDelGro’s quiet tech play and why it’s not sweating GrabCab
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ComfortDelGro’s quiet tech play and why it’s not sweating GrabCab

Singapore’s largest taxi company has a few tricks up its sleeve to fend off decade-long competitor Grab – and its new taxi offering GrabCab.
Melissa Goh · · 7 min read
Bluebird’s answer to Grab and Gojek? Not discounts
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Bluebird’s answer to Grab and Gojek? Not discounts

While rivals slash prices and chase scale, the Indonesian legacy taxi firm sticks to service and consistency. CEO Andre Djokosoetono shares how.
Jofie Yordan · · 4 min read
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GrabCab to hit Singapore roads in July with 40 hybrid taxis

GrabCab will start with a fleet of 40 cars and offers a US$770 bonus for safe driving.
Minh Le · · 3 min read
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Taxi tensions rise as GrabCab readies for Singapore streets

After its taxi acquisitions fell through, Grab’s new taxi license could dent profit margins at rivals like ComfortDelGro. Can incumbents fight back?
Tay Peck Gek · · 4 min read
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Kakao Mobility, X Taxi partner to upgrade Japan’s taxis

The agreement aims to modernize taxi operations in Japan and address challenges such as an aging workforce.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 2 min read
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Why regulators said yes to Grab’s Singapore taxi play

In the wake of its failed Trans-cab deal, Grab may have realized how profitable a taxi operation could be.
Derryn Wong · · 5 min read
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Singapore’s ride-hailing boom faces a crisis: driver shortages

The city-state’s economy and tourism have recovered. But as rental and fuel costs rise, drivers find their earnings stalled.
Derryn Wong · · 5 min read

SG competition watchdog raises concerns over Grab, Trans-cab deal

Ride-hailing operators are not allowed to impose “exclusive arrangements,” but the deal may discourage Trans-cab drivers from using rival apps.
Miguel Cordon · · 2 min read