Singapore restaurants rail against 30% delivery app fees

Platforms like Grab and Foodpanda take big share of revenue during dining ban

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GrabFood and similar delivery platforms have provided a lifeline for Singapore's restaurants amid coronavirus restrictions, but at a steep cost. © Reuters

TAKASHI NAKANO, Nikkei staff writer

SINGAPORE -- With Singapore's restaurants relying more than ever on delivery platforms due to coronavirus-related restrictions, concerns are growing that the astronomical fees charged by these apps could drive many eateries out of business instead of saving them.

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