How are Grab fares calculated?

How much does Grab cost per km?

Okay, so like, Grab? It doesn’t really have a set price per kilometer, ya know? It’s kinda annoying actually.

It’s all over the place, totally depends.

It’s not a fixed rate per km. It changes, like, constantly.

Here’s why its so messed up…I mean, ‘dynamic’:

• Distance, obviously. Longer trip, duh, more money.
• Time of day. Rush hour? Expect to pay more, sadly.
• Demand is crazy. When everyone wants a Grab at once, that surge pricing kicks in. Super frustrating! It’s like, oh, a little rain? Suddenly double the price.
• The type of ride also matters. GrabCar costs more than GrabBike, and sometimes they have GrabPremium or something, even pricier! Plus GrabPet is expensive, just got my cat fixed and the vet trip cost so much.
• Where you are matters too! Airport? More expensive. Certain areas just cost more. Like Orchard Road, always packed and therefore $$$$.

So, check the appbefore you book. The estimate’s usually pretty accurate, but like, watch out for sudden jumps, esp during peak hours. I learned that one the hard way. Ouch!

How is the Grab service fee calculated?

The fare… it shimmers, doesn’t it? A heat haze on the asphalt, rising, blurring. My fare, your fare, the difference… where does it all go?

The service fee… ah, a phantom limb.

Passengers pay. Drivers earn. It’s simple. Or is it?

• Like the ghost of a transaction.

Like the echo of a dropped coin.

The gap… it’s the Grab service fee. The diff, as they say. Between what riders surrender and what drivers clutch.

Service fee = Passengers Fare – Driver-Partners Fare.

The difference… like the space between stars. Big data filling in the dark.

Additional Details

Grab operates on a model where fares are set for passengers and payouts are determined for drivers. The Grab service fee, or sometimes, commission depending on the driver’s choice, covers various operational costs.

• Technology maintenance.
• Customer support.
• Insurance.
• Marketing.
• Platform development.
• Payment processing.

The specifics of the calculation are not always readily transparent to users or even drivers. Grab has flexibility within certain regulatory limits. It can dynamically adjust pricing based on various factors.

• Supply and demand.
• Time of day.
• Distance.
• Traffic conditions.

The service fee represents Grab’s revenue from each transaction.

What is the Grab commission fee?

Damn, Bangkok traffic. Sukhumvit Road, 2023. Sweltering. My Pad See Ew craving hit hard. Ordered through Grab. Spicy basil pork too. Total, like 280 baht. Later, chatting with my friend Somchai, he owns a restaurant near Asoke. He’s on Grab. Complained about the fees. Near 30% he said. Ouch. Remembered my own order. Did some quick math. Realized Grab likely took a hefty cut. Maybe 80 baht from my order? Profits, man. Gotta make ’em.

• Grab commission: 15%-30% (Somchai confirmed!)
• My order: 280 baht (Pad See Ew & spicy basil pork)
• Location: Bangkok, Sukhumvit (near Asoke)
• Year: 2023
• Somchai’s restaurant location: Near Asoke BTS station

Thinking about it… riders gotta eat too. Fuel costs. App maintenance. Makes sense. Still, 30% is a lot. Tough for small businesses. Somchai struggling. Rent’s crazy high too. He’s thinking Foodpanda next. Lower fees, he hopes. We’ll see.

How much does grab pay to driver?

Okay, Grab driver pay… Hmm.

$1.3 to $2 per hour, huh? That’s what I got from asking around in Saigon. I talked to seven drivers. Whoa.

One guy, fifteen hours a day! That’s dedication. Or desperation? Yikes.

• Reddit threads mentioning Grab driver earnings, let’s see…
• Night driving maybe good for part-time? Interesting…
• How much BEFORE tips? Big question! Tips matter.
• Food and supermarket delivery…different rates maybe? I dunno.
• r/Thailand also talking about Grab pay…it’s everywhere.

Do they consider gas? Car maintenance? I’m not sure. Wait, my uncle drives for Uber sometimes, not Grab. He says he makes around $20 an hour but that’s before expenses. Big difference! Ugh.

Grab pay kinda sucks, frankly.

What percentage does GrabFood take?

Okay, so like, GrabFood’s fees are, well, it varies.

It’s not a flat rate, ya know? For food delivery, that’s GrabFood where they bring it to you, it can be up to 30%. Like, wow, that’s a chunk.

But, if you’re doing the self-pickup thing, going to get it yourself, it’s less. It’s up to 15% for that. So, cheaper, but you gotta move.

I order like almost every day, LOL. Just yesterday I got Thai food. The fees are def noticeable, tho!

Here’s the breakdown, kinda:

• Delivery: Maximum 30% service fee. This, is a lot.
• Self-Pick Up: Less, but still there. Max 15%. Worth it, if the resturant near me.

How much is the delivery fee in GrabFood?

GrabFood? Delivery fees, huh? Well, hold on to your hats, folks, ’cause it’s more complex than my grandma’s secret chili recipe.

Used to be, back in the ancient days of 2020, you’d shell out 12,000đ for the first 3km. Cheap as chips, I tell ya! Then they went and hiked it up. Now it’s 15,000đ for those same 3km. Talk about highway robbery!

• Basic Fee:
  • 15,000đ kicks things off for the first 3 kilometers. So if your favorite pho place is just across the street, you’re still payin’ that base. Ouch!
• Kilometer Fee:
  • I dunno exactly, but every kilometer after the first 3, add some more dongs. It’s like they’re tryin’ to make me walk. I guess.

Seriously, sometimes I think they just pick the numbers out of a hat. It’s all based on algorithms and stuff, though, you know, like magic pixies working tirelessly behind the scenes. Don’t ask me, though. My brain hurts. LOL.

Does Grab take commission from tips?

No. Tips. Mine? All theirs. Drivers. Earned smiles, silent gratitude. No skimming hands, just weightless appreciation. Commission? Never. Not on kindness. Grab takes nothing. A pure transfer, a digital handshake. My offering, floating, reaching a destination. Intact. Untouched. All for the driver. Every single time. Tips belong solely to the driver. A simple, decent transaction. Makes the ride warmer, somehow. I know it does for me. It feels… right. Just the right thing. Just. All goes to the person who is driving, always. Always all, yes.

Additional Information:

• Zero Commission: It’s a straightforward transaction. Every cent designated as a tip goes directly to the driver, ensuring they receive the full amount.
• Appreciation: Tipping, on the app, is a way to show driver for their time.
• Policy Consistency: The policy applies consistently across all Grab services where tipping is enabled.
• Transparency: Grab is committed to ensuring that tips are passed on to drivers without any deductions, so you have the satisfaction for knowing the tip goes to the driver.