M1, GrabTaxi offer Singapore’s first carrier billing service for taxi drivers

SINGAPORE — Cabbies using taxi booking smartphone app GrabTaxi can now pay GrabTaxi fees through their M1 bill, instead of having to make a trip to the company’s office.

M1 and GrabTaxi today (April 23) announced Singapore’s first ever carrier billing service for taxi drivers.

GrabTaxi connects passengers to the available taxi drivers in the vicinity. Drivers pay GrabTaxi a small fee for bookings made through its app.

Since its launch in October last year, GrabTaxi has become the second largest taxi network in Singapore, and has enabled many taxi drivers to enjoy increased earnings of over 30 per cent, said M1 and GrabTaxi in a joint statement.

“Time is money, and we are pleased to work with GrabTaxi to allow Singapore’s hardworking and tech-savvy taxi drivers to top up their GrabTaxi credits more conveniently,” said Mr P Subramaniam, Chief Marketing Officer for M1.

To commemorate the partnership, the first 10,000 M1 customers will enjoy a S$3 discount off their first GrabTaxi booking. The offer is valid until May 31.