Ari na Kami! Grab Philippines officially launches GrabCar in Iloilo

GrabCar is finally in Iloilo! Thanks to the support of Iloilo’s Local Government executives, business communities, and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), passengers and travelers can now experience safe, reliable, convenient, and sulit rides as Grab officially launches its ride-hailing service in Iloilo. Covering key cities and municipalities such as Cabatuan, Santa Barbara, San Miguel, and Iloilo City, GrabCar will surely delight every Ilonggo and Iloilo visitor yearning for comfortable, bang-for-buck rides as they go around the Heart of the Philippines.

[L-R] Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas, Grab Philippines Country Head Grace Vera-Cruz, Iloilo City District Representative Jam Baronda and LTFRB Region 6 Director Richard Osmeña spearhead the official launch of GrabCar in Iloilo

GrabCar offers the perfect mobility boost for all Ilonggos looking for comfortable, sulit rides that suit their daily commute, errands, and travels. With its intuitive and efficient technology, GrabCar will complement Iloilo’s vibrant transport ecosystem – meeting the mobility needs of every Ilonggo and visiting travelers.

As more TNVS licenses are made available in Iloilo, GrabCar is ready to service the sprawling Information Technology-Business Process Management (IT-BPM) sector, which employs an estimated 40,000 workforce. The region’s robust university landscape, solid agricultural industry, and other fast-rising industries are positioned as well to benefit from the safety, convenience and value-for-money delivered by GrabCar.

Apart from this, the launch of GrabCar in Iloilo is poised to support the boom of travel in the region. Travelers can conveniently satisfy their wanderlust as they go from one Ilonggo landmark to another. With these places of interest now covered by the expanded GrabCar services, visitors can take their time while immersing in Ilonggo culture and heritage.

Grab Philippines Country Head Grace Vera Cruz shares:

“The everyday Filipino commuter deserves transportation options that are safe, reliable and convenient – and we are honored to offer such service here in Iloilo. We are thankful to be working with local government units and regulators like the LTFRB who actively engage with us to come up with solutions that make life easier and more convenient for our kababayans. To our dear kababayans in Iloilo – ari na kami! Salamat po sa inyong suporta! We are glad to bring you to your destinations with the best ride-hailing experience possible.”

Grab Philippines established its presence in Iloilo with the launch of GrabFood in 2019. The addition of GrabCar allows the leading superapp to complement perfectly the lifestyle of digital natives in the region. Consumers just need to download the Grab app on the Google Play Store, Apple App Store or Huawei AppGallery to enjoy the convenience and efficiency it offers for both mobility and on-demand delivery.