Southeast Asia’s ride-hailing giant Grab has announced plans to introduce three new ride-hailing services in Myanmar this year after posting “substantial growth” in the local market in 2018, according to a company announcement. Grab Myanmar acting country manager Alvin Loh revealed that the company will focus on expanding three new ride-hailing services in the capital […]
Grab Partners Shwe Taung to Launch Taxi Terminals
January 2, 2018 by
Ride-hailing company Grab will cooperate with Shwe Taung Real Estate to provide Grab taxi terminals at the developer’s shopping centers and office blocks to further expand its presence in Yangon. For Grab, the aim is to make it easier for visitors to Shwe Taung properties, which include malls and office buildings, to book and catch […]
Mandalay Company to Get at Least 1000 More Three-Wheelers
November 9, 2017 by
The number of Mini Oway three-wheelers, introduced by Oway Taxi Service Co. in Mandalay will increase to 1000 within three months, said U Kyaw Min Swe, senior director and head of Oway Ride. The local taxi company started with 30 three-wheelers in Mandalay on the last week of October. “During this week, we place our […]
Mini Oway three-wheel bikes to hit Mandalay
September 21, 2017 by
Local taxi operator Oway Ride will soon introduce a new three-wheel means of transport – Mini Oway – in Mandalay on September 17, U Kyaw Min Swe, Senior Director and Head of Oway Ride, told The Myanmar Times on September 13. Mini Oway, a three-wheel bike service, will be the company’s third transport service in […]
The road to taxi reform – can ride-hailing apps help fix the market?
August 14, 2017 by
Duncan Burry notes the promise ride-hailing apps hold for Myanmar’s future. Hello Cabs, Myanmar’s first ride-hailing app, was launched in Yangon in August of 2015. Oway Ride, a local rival, was not far behind, launching in February 2016. And then two large international players were launched in 2017: Grab in March and Uber in May. […]
