TransportationGrab's plan to buy Singapore taxi raises concerns from watchdog
Local authorities to further review proposal amid fears from rivals over competition
Under Singapore's regulation, licensed ride-hailing operators like Grab are prohibited from imposing exclusive arrangements that prevent their driver partners from driving for a rival platform. © Reuters
TSUBASA SURUGA, Nikkei staff writer
October 16, 2023 18:50 JST
SINGAPORE -- Singapore's competition watchdog on Monday raised concerns over ride-hailing giant Grab's plan to acquire the country's third largest taxi operator, saying that such a deal could raise the barriers to entry for rival platforms and limit their ability to expand.