The number of Grab drivers has dropped by 30%, making it more difficult to get a ride during peak hours!
According to the Grab Drivers Association of Malaysia (GDMA), 30 to 40 percent of Grab drivers will stop their services during peak hours to avoid traffic jam, as reported by Sin Chew Daily.
Drivers are concerned that once they receive an order, they will be forced to wait in traffic for more than an hour, wasting not just their time and petrol, but also their energy. Despite the fact that commissions are higher during peak hours, Grab drivers prefer not to work.
Grab’s driver commissions have reportedly been decreased by 30%, with 70,000 to 80,000 active drivers compared to 50,000 to 60,000 previously. Due to a driver shortage, other working drivers must travel long distances to pick up passengers.
Grab previously stated that it has always used a floating pricing methodology, which means that when passenger demand spikes, the fare will skyrocket. This pricing scheme is intended to incentivize drivers to pick up customers at popular places.
