Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2017
Further assault reports involving drivers and passengers
Additional reported incidents in Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines, including an assault of a passenger and the killing of a Grab driver, brought attention to risks affecting both sides of the platform.
2016
Passenger assault involving GrabCar driver in Singapore
A Singapore passenger was sexually assaulted by a GrabCar driver after falling asleep during a journey. The driver was later convicted and imprisoned. The incident contributed to wider scrutiny of platform safety and driver screening.
2016
Conflict with traditional taxi and motorcycle operators
Traditional taxi and motorcycle operators in several Southeast Asian cities protested or harassed Grab drivers, citing competition, declining passenger numbers and pressure on incomes. Regulatory authorities responded differently across markets.