Singapore’s competition watchdog is inviting public feedback on Grab’s proposal platform fee until August 11. Go to Source
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As Covid-19 wipes out ride-hailing, Myanmar’s Oway turns to the online grocery space
Oway Fresh has been live for just over a month, but CEO Alok Kumar sees great potential in the business. Go to Source
BeliMobilGue founder raises $2.5m to build a multi-vertical auto marketplace
Two-month-old TiinTiin wants to offer not only used cars but also motorcycles and more this year. Go to Source
Former Grab execs’ AI startup nets $7m in series A money
The round was co-led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Falcon Edge Capital. Go to Source
Grab to let go of 360 employees
Grab CEO Anthony Tan said the move would be the last organization-wide layoff this year. Go to Source
Ride-hailing startup Tada closes extended series A round
The company will use the new funds to continue expanding its existing markets and explore new services like delivery. Go to Source
Ola cuts 1,400 jobs as revenue drops by 95%
Ola’s decision follows Grab and Uber’s downsizing measures as the ride-hailing sector fights to weather the crisis. Go to Source
A roadmap for online travel’s long, painful path to recovery
As the pandemic continues unabated, online travel companies need a runway of 18 to 24 months to survive. But it may come at a significant cost. Go to Source
Grab braces for a ‘long winter’ as Covid-19 drags down revenues
Grab co-founder Hooi Ling Tan said that the company’s overall revenue fell lower than its pre-pandemic numbers. Go to Source
Didi says core business becoming profitable as China recovers from Covid-19
Didi president Jean Liu revealed that the company’s ride volumes had gone back to about 60% to 70% of its numbers before the pandemic. Go to Source