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Vietnam Grab drivers plan two-day boycott over commission hikes
Ride-hailing drivers in Vietnam are staging a coordinated app boycott this week to protest what they say are unsustainable commission increases. The drivers claim Grab's revised payment structure now deducts up to 50 per cent from each fare.
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Thousands of Grab drivers across Vietnam are preparing to suspend operations for two days in a show of force against the ride-hailing platform's recent changes to its commission structure. The coordinated action comes as drivers report a sharp decline in earnings following the implementation of the new payment model.
According to driver representatives, Grab's revised fee structure has substantially increased the proportion of fares retained by the platform. Drivers have stated that deductions now account for as much as half of each completed trip, leaving them with diminished take-home pay despite maintaining their service levels.
The boycott reflects growing frustration among the gig economy workforce in Southeast Asia, where ride-hailing platforms dominate urban transportation. Similar disputes have emerged across the region as drivers seek better compensation amid rising operational costs and increased competition.
Grab, which operates across multiple Southeast Asian markets including Singapore, has not immediately responded to requests for comment regarding the drivers' allegations or the planned boycott action.