Grab to only accept cashless payment for rides between 2-6am


  • TECH
  • Thursday, 07 Nov 2019

To reduce unwanted incidences on its platform, Grab will only allow for cashless payments for rides between 2-6am. — AZMAN GHANI/The Star

Nearly all untoward incidents on Grab rides happen during cash bookings particularly at night, reveals the ride-hailing company, prompting it to disable cash bookings in the early morning hours.

In a press statement, Grab stated its data indicates there is up to four times more crime reported at night compared to during the day.

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