Grab's plan to buy Singapore taxi raises concerns from watchdog

Local authorities to further review proposal amid fears from rivals over competition

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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

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.

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