Ho Chi Minh City gig drivers call for wider social security coverage
Ho Chi Minh City 19:56 15/09/2026Fast-growing app-based driving sector is leaving hundreds of thousands of drivers exposed to workplace risks and without adequate social protection, officials and researchers said on Tuesday.
Grab Vietnam responds as drivers call for app blackout over low pay
Economy 23:17 12/09/2026Grab Vietnam has officially addressed widespread driver calls for a coordinated app blackout over low fares and high platform fees, assuring partners they will not face account penalties for pausing work while warning against fraudulent bookings intended to sabotage the platform.
Grab Vietnam breaks silence on driver calls to turn off app
Economy 19:18 10/09/2026Grab Vietnam has responded to calls circulating among drivers urging them to switch off the ride-hailing company’s app, saying that its services continue to operate normally and that it is “seriously assessing the situation.”
Grab drivers call for two-day app shutdown over fare, fee concerns in Vietnam
Vietnam News 21:40 09/09/2026Several Grab drivers are calling on their peers to turn off the ride-hailing platform on September 12 and 13, arguing that current fares, fees, and take-home earnings do not adequately reflect the costs of operating their vehicles.
Vietnam fines Grab over $51,000 for consumer rights violations
Economy 19:04 08/08/2026The Vietnam Competition Commission has fined Grab Vietnam VND1.36 billion (US$51,800) for six violations of consumer protection regulations, including rules on personal data, transaction terms, and information transparency.
In Ho Chi Minh City, ride-hailing drivers struggle despite fuel support
Economy 15:02 23/03/2026Rising fuel prices are putting tech-based drivers in Ho Chi Minh City under growing pressure, even when ride-hailing platforms roll out support programs to retain them.
Ride-hailing firms Grab, Be launch driver support in Vietnam amid fuel price surge
Economy 09:46 12/03/2026Ride-hailing platforms Grab and Be have launched short-term support programs for drivers in Vietnam following recent fuel price increases, offering bonuses and fuel subsidies instead of immediately raising fares.
In Vietnam, passenger vandalizes car as Grab driver asks him not to smoke
Vietnam News 17:02 23/01/2026A driver of ride-hailing app Grab in Da Nang City, central Vietnam was assaulted and had his car damaged after reminding a passenger not to smoke inside the vehicle on Thursday.
Grab to pilot pet-friendly car service in Ho Chi Minh City with added fee
Ho Chi Minh City 08:33 11/01/2026Grab will begin piloting a pet-friendly car service in Ho Chi Minh City on January 14, allowing passengers to travel with dogs and cats for an additional fee, the ride-hailing company said, as demand grows among urban pet owners facing limited transport options.
Ho Chi Minh City partners with Grab to accelerate digital transformation, smart services in tourism
Ho Chi Minh City 14:59 05/12/2025The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism signed a cooperation agreement with tech-based ride-hailing company Grab Vietnam on Thursday to promote the city as a top destination and improve visitor experiences through a digital service ecosystem.
Grab Vietnam expands services for teen users
Economy 17:54 23/11/2025Grab Vietnam, a ride-hailing company, has expanded its Grab for Family service to allow Vietnamese teens aged 13 to 17 to book rides independently, while parents or guardians can monitor their trips in real time, providing added peace of mind.
Authorities verify viral video of driver-foreigner scuffle over higher fare in Hanoi
Vietnam News 13:34 19/08/2025Authorities in Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi are investigating an incident involving a video that shows a heated altercation between a ride-hailing driver and a foreign female tourist over inflated fare charges, an official told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper on Monday evening.
