Grab Philippines crafting new commission scheme

Rides, delivery, food, and retail platform Grab Philippines is crafting a new earnings sharing scheme with its partners, aimed at protecting the latter’s income.

In a statement on Wednesday, Grab said it has engaged, over several months, its partners to co-develop a new commission scheme, which was made “after multiple rounds of consultations and forums.”

The platform made the statement after Laban TNVS, a group of transport network vehicle service (TRNVS) drivers and operators, protested a looming 2% increase in the commission rate of a transport network company in December.

With this, Grab said it “remains fully committed to protecting partner income amidst challenging economic conditions, and continues to engage its community of partners on a shared mission of supporting their families through the livelihood opportunities offered by the Grab platform.”

The company said the new commission scheme “has been well received by Grab partners as it introduces new mechanisms that allow partners who drive the most on the platform to further maximize their earning potential.”

Grab said that one of the mechanisms include a new fare rebate program, enabling drivers who are more frequently on the road to receive larger cash payouts.

“Grab prides itself in its ability to create a sustainable marketplace while offering   competitive commission rates for its drivers, aligned with the expressed needs and feedback of its partners on the platform,” the company said.

“Grab will continue to offer the best technology and service to its driver and delivery partners; this commitment has never wavered, in good or bad times. It will always be open to dialogue, and welcomes feedback from anyone seeking further clarification,” it said.—AOL, GMA Integrated News