trans-cab

The new licences will be valid for three years, compared to the one-year validity of the provisional ones.

Trans-Cab, Geolah receive full ride-hail licences from LTA

Trans-Cab's one-year provisional ride-hailing service operator licence is due to expire at the end of the year.

Full ride-hailing licences being evaluated for Trans-Cab, Geolah beyond 2025: LTA

Grab and Trans-cab have decided not to proceed with the proposed acquisition, and informed the competition watchdog on Jul 22.

Grab’s acquisition of Trans-cab falls through as both parties withdraw

Too much competitive power has already been concentrated on Grab with its commanding market share.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Grab’s proposed acquisition should not be allowed to proceed

With the competition watchdog's provisional decision out, Grab and Trans-cab (one of its taxis, above) have 10 days to respond to the concerns raised.

Grab’s acquisition of Trans-cab would significantly reduce competition, says competition watchdog 

CCCS says that Grab’s proposal actions do not fully address the issue that the proposed acquisition may give the super-app operator “the ability and incentive to leverage its ownership of the Trans-cab fleet”.

Competition watchdog conducts in-depth review on Grab’s proposed takeover of Trans-cab

Grab's potential acquisition of Trans-cab and foodpanda has sparked concerns about regulatory action.
HOCK LOCK SIEW

Grab’s search for inorganic growth may be curtailed by anti-competition concerns

Recent developments may see the lines blur between taxis and private-hire cars – as well as offer a lifeline to the flagging taxi industry.
BRUNCH

Turning point for the taxi industry?

According to Grab and Trans-cab, “passengers are well-informed and use more than one ride-hail platform service".

Competition watchdog consults on Grab’s proposed Trans-cab acquisition