Budget 2027: Grab aims to raise gig workers’ earnings without increasing fares

Grab has announced plans to enhance the earnings of its e-hailing drivers and p-hailing delivery partners by 2027 without increasing passenger fares, under a proposed minimum earnings framework.

The initiative, following an agreement reached with the Gig Consultative Council, is supported by a joint government and Grab RM160 million package, aimed at boosting gig worker income and welfare.

Other measures include vehicle maintenance subsidies, SOCSO coverage enhancements, and improved access to public transportation via discounted e-hailing rides.

Grab emphasizes these efforts as part of its commitment to improving partner livelihoods and fostering a sustainable gig economy.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Grab aims to increase the earnings of e-hailing drivers and p-hailing delivery partners from 2027 without affecting passenger fares under a proposed minimum earnings framework.

In a statement yesterday, Grab said an agreement in principle had been reached on a proposed minimum baseline rate for e-hailing and p-hailing workers.

“The Gig Consultative Council will continue its deliberations to determine the final rates,” it said.

Grab’s statement follows Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement during the tabling of Budget 2027 in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday that the government and Grab would jointly fund a RM160 million package to boost the earnings and welfare of gig workers.

Under the package, median monthly net income for e-hailing drivers is expected to increase by up to RM227, while p-hailing delivery partners’ income is expected to rise by up to RM100.

Grab said other initiatives include a vehicle maintenance subsidy, starting with lubricants, to reduce operating costs by up to 35 per cent, as well as an interim safety incentive to help eligible e-hailing drivers cut regulatory insurance costs by up to 25 per cent.

The company also said its most active drivers and delivery partners would receive 100 per cent coverage for mandatory Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) contributions, while other partners would receive contribution subsidies of up to 50 per cent.

Grab said it will also work with the government to introduce a monthly transit pass offering discounted e-hailing rides to and from train stations, starting in the Klang Valley.

“By offering commuters discounted e-hailing rides to and from train stations, the initiative aims to improve access to fixed route public transportation while generating additional demand for driver-partners,” it said.

Grab executive director Rashid Shukor said improving the livelihoods of its driver and delivery partners remained a priority for the company.

“We understand that every ringgit matters, whether it comes from additional earning opportunities or savings on the everyday costs of working.

“In collaboration with the government, we are taking the lead in the industry to advance measures that can make a meaningful difference to our partners, while building a stronger and more sustainable gig economy,” he added. — Bernama

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Grab宣布计划在2027年之前提高其网约车司机和网约车配送合作伙伴的收入，同时不提高乘客车费，该计划拟定最低收入框架。

该倡议是在与零工咨询委员会达成协议后推出的，并得到了政府和 Grab 联合提供的 1.6 亿令吉配套资金的支持，旨在提高零工工作者的收入和福利。

其他措施包括车辆维修补贴、扩大社保覆盖范围，以及通过折扣网约车服务改善公共交通的便利性。

Grab 将这些努力视为其致力于改善合作伙伴生计和促进可持续零工经济的一部分。

吉隆坡，10 月 10 日讯——Grab 计划从 2027 年起提高网约车司机和网约车配送伙伴的收入，同时在不影响乘客车费的前提下，推出最低收入框架。

Grab昨天在一份声明中表示，已就网约车和私家车司机的最低基准费率提案达成原则性协议。

“零工经济咨询委员会将继续进行审议，以确定最终费率，”声明中写道。

Grab发表声明之前，首相拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣昨天在国会下议院提交2027年财政预算案时宣布，政府和Grab将共同出资1.6亿令吉，以提高零工工人的收入和福利。

根据该方案，网约车司机的月净收入中位数预计将增加至多 227 令吉，而网约车配送伙伴的收入预计将增加至多 100 令吉。

Grab表示，其他举措包括车辆维护补贴（首先是润滑油），以降低运营成本高达35%，以及一项临时安全激励措施，以帮助符合条件的网约车司机降低监管保险成本高达25%。

该公司还表示，其最活跃的司机和配送合作伙伴将获得 100% 的强制性社会保障机构 (SOCSO) 缴款，而其他合作伙伴将获得高达 50% 的缴款补贴。

Grab表示，还将与政府合作推出月度交通通行证，为往返火车站的乘客提供折扣网约车服务，首先在巴生谷地区推出。

“通过向通勤者提供往返火车站的折扣网约车服务，该计划旨在改善固定线路公共交通的可及性，同时为司机合作伙伴创造更多需求，”声明中写道。

Grab 执行董事 Rashid Shukor 表示，改善司机和配送合作伙伴的生活仍然是公司的首要任务。

“我们明白每一令吉都很重要，无论是来自额外的收入机会，还是来自日常工作成本的节省。

他补充道：“我们正与政府合作，在行业内率先推进各项措施，这些措施能够切实改善合作伙伴的处境，同时构建一个更强大、更可持续的零工经济。”——马新社

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