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Empires - An Asian Business Podcast

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The Ride-Hailing Showdown: Grab vs. Uber

This chapter examines the competitive landscape between Grab and Uber in Southeast Asia, focusing on how each company navigated the region's cultural complexities. It details Grab's grassroots initiatives and adaptive strategies that helped it gain a significant edge over Uber, particularly in areas like driver recruitment and service offerings. The narrative highlights the rivalry's impact on both companies as they grappled with issues of safety, local preferences, and market dominance.

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