Ride-hailing technology is a rapidly growing industry in Vietnam. Despite the presence of big players like Grab, Bee, Baemin, MyGo, Uber, few can compete with Grab. However, recently, Gojek (a unicorn startup in Indonesia) made a move in the Vietnamese market (integrating GoViet's system into a new face under Grab), launching various promotions and significant discounts to compete directly with Grab.
Comparing Grab and Gojek prices, Evaluating Gojek and Grab fares
As a savvy user amid the tech giants' market race, it's crucial to grasp the details of Gojek and Grab fare prices for a consumer-friendly decision. To make it easier for you to follow and understand the pricing strategies of each app, we've compiled a comparison table of Gojek and Grab ride prices, both listed and during various time frames. Let's dive in!
1. Comparing Gojek and Grab Fares Based on Listed Prices
Currently, Gojek and Grab compete in three main markets: ride-hailing, delivery, and food delivery. Using the listed prices on the company's website, we can compare the listed fare prices between Gojek and Grab as follows:
Official comparison table of Gojek and Grab fare prices
Analyzing the listed service prices of Gojek and Grab reveals:
- Grab's ride-hailing service is more affordable than Gojek's.
- Gojek's delivery and food delivery services have lower prices compared to Grab's.
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2. Real-time Comparison of Gojek and Grab Ride Prices
The timing of booking, weather conditions, the distance to be traveled, and the availability of vehicles at the time of booking are all factors influencing the fare you'll need to pay for your transportation and delivery needs.
To facilitate a straightforward comparison of Grab and Gojek fares across services, Mytour conducted a trip from the office at 48 To Hieu, Hanoi, to point 6 Lang Ha, Hanoi, using both applications to assess the fluctuations. Here are the results we obtained.
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* Comparing Gojek and Grab Fares for Ride-hailing Services
For the journey from 48 To Hieu to 6 Lang Ha during peak hours (11:30 AM - 1:30 PM), Gojeck app (GoRide service) offers a fare of 8,000 VND, while Grab app (GrabBike service) charges 30,000 VND for the same trip. Through a simple comparison, it's evident that Gojek has a significantly cheaper transportation fee compared to Grab.
* Comparing Gojek and Grab Prices for Delivery Services
For the same sender and receiver locations, we used Gojek's Gosend service and Grab's Grabexpress service. The results were similar, with Gojek displaying a price of 20,000 VND per order, and Grab offering two options: Grabexpress Express and Grabexpress 4h Super Cheap, priced at 31,000 VND and 23,000 VND, respectively. Thus, compared to Grab's lowest delivery price, Gojek's transportation cost is 3,000 VND cheaper.
* Comparing Gojek and Grab Ride Prices for Food Delivery
Continuing with the food delivery service, from the same Pozaa Tea store (17 To Hieu) to the delivery address at 48 To Hieu, we were once again surprised by the delivery costs of Gojek and Grab. For two medium-sized milk teas, Gojek's delivery fee is 16,000 VND, and Grab's delivery fee is 20,000 VND.
3. Observations
Based on the analysis of listed and actual fare data when booking ride-hailing, delivery, and food delivery services on the two ride-hailing apps, Gojek and Grab, we observe:
- Gojek's shipping fee is generally cheaper than Grab across most services.
- At different times of the day (peak hours, adverse weather conditions, holidays), fares on both apps may be adjusted to increase (up to 1.5 - 5 times) compared to the standard rates.
- Currently, in addition to service fees, as of February 19, 2020, Grab customers using certain services may incur an additional charge of 1,000 - 2,000 VND per booking, depending on the service used (platform fee).
In comparison, objectively speaking, Gojek fares are significantly cheaper than Grab's.
Here are the details of the comparison table for Gojek and Grab ride prices. Readers, use the fare comparison information in this article along with the features on the apps, your service usage experience, and choose the brand that provides the best, safe, and most economical service for you. See you in the next articles.
Besides comparing Grab and Gojek prices, readers can refer to the article comparing fare tables of EMDDI, Go Viet, Grab to know the fares of various ride-hailing companies and find the best transportation app for themselves.
