Grab App Glitch Quotes Singapore Ride-Hailers $1,000 Fares
In Singapore, a glitch in the Grab ride-hailing app caused a significant spike in fares on Wednesday. Users reported that short trips within the city were quoted at prices up to $1,000 or more, a hundred times higher than the usual rates. The issue was attributed to a technical problem on Grab's platform, which led to the erroneous surge pricing. Grab, the dominant ride-hailing service in Singapore, acknowledged the glitch and stated that they were working to resolve the issue and refund any affected customers. The incident caused considerable inconvenience and frustration among Singapore's ride-hailing users, who were faced with the unexpected and exorbitant fares. Grab has since apologized for the incident and assured users that they are investigating the cause of the glitch to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
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