GrabCar Arrives In Ipoh
Slightly more than a year after the arrival of Uber in Ipoh, GrabCar rolls in, not only to Ipoh but also to three other cities: Kuantan, Seremban and Kuching. I was in Kuantan recently but as I had a car, I did not have the chance to try out GrabCar then, until I returned to Ipoh.
So, I hailed my first ride in Ipoh lately, and it was an easy process. Perhaps, GrabCar’s application is even easier to use than Uber, after Uber’s mobile application was updated some time ago.
I’ve included some screenshots of the application but have blanked out some details to protect the privacy of my driver.
According to a reliable source, many Ipoh drivers are registered with both GrabCar and Uber. They just need to have two smartphones to run the two mobile apps at the same time.
She said that for a driver, it is better to drive for Grab because of the smaller radius. 5km versus 30km or something like that, if I remember correctly.
As for the rider, there is not much difference to go with GrabCar or Uber. Whichever runs a promotion, I say, but then again, GrabCar has reward points and Uber does not.
If you are new to GrabCar, perhaps you want to give it a try.
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Yeayyy finally Grab in Ipoh. Later if i have to go outstation at Ipoh no need to worry about the transportation to move around.
haha I like the default short message descriptions to the driver 🙂
nice! now i can take Grab while moving around in Ipoh. Yes, I also find that grab has more offers than Uber.
Ah nice. It’s great to know that Grabcar is expanding. Certainly extends more offers than Uber at the moment too.
Yey! You can now enjoy the awesomeness of GRAB. Am a GRAB user too!
oh wow this is nice! it will be so convenient for Ipoh ppl
Okay…I must be really lacking on public transportation knowledge ever since i got my car…I did not know that ipoh didn’t already have this service…and well…i would definitely go for the ride that has rewards… ^^
Whoa! finally it reach Ipoh. Getting more and more convenient.
Wow this is nice!thanks for sharing
That’s makes life easier, i always use Grabcar when i go to town.
Now Ipoh people seems to be more convenient and comfortable. I remember how hard I was to find a taxi there. This is a good starts for Ipoh especially for tourist.
thats great now my friends in Ipoh can also use Grabcar. shall let them know now
As for me and my family, we use Grabcar mostly here in the Philippines than Uber. 🙂
Awesome! this solves my problem when i’m there coz the roads in Ipoh can be quite confusing.. haha
Thanks for sharing your review. Looks like I have to download the Grab ady! btw, the payment is in the form of credit card? cash? or both?
I also used either Grab or Uber whenever I have to go somewhere, it’s much more efficient and the drivers are really nice compared to the taxi cab drivers here in PH.
Maple, Payment could be in cash or credit card, just like Uber.
I love to take grab, it’s so convenient and efficient.
Great,they are now everywhere
I’m glad GrabCar is becoming increasingly available in more cities in South East Asia. And I agree that there isn’t much difference between Uber and Grab for passengers.. until Grab introduced its rewards program. 🙂