Vietnam Grab drivers demand boycott due to income cuts following July payment changes
Grab drivers in Vietnam are organizing a weekend app boycott over reduced earnings caused by new fee structures. The ride-hailing company claims it is listening to concerns while drivers cite a 50% deduction rate that leaves them with only 2,600 dong per kilometer for motorcycles.
Drivers employed by Singapore-based Grab in Vietnam are calling for a two-day boycott starting Saturday, September 12. They claim that a change to the payment structure in July has reduced their income to unsustainable levels. Social media posts show drivers arguing that deductions now reach up to 50 percent of the fare. Reports indicate these cuts result in net earnings of roughly 2,600 dong per kilometer for motorcycle riders and about 6,000 dong for car trips. Drivers argue they still must cover fuel, maintenance, and vehicle depreciation costs from these amounts. One user warned that a departure by Grab would leave drivers without alternatives. The Vietnam Grab Driver Community group has 169,000 members. In response to the call for action, Grab stated it is working to ensure service stability and engaging with its driver community to clear up misinformation.
