In a delightful twist to the conventional e-hailing landscape, Grab, a popular transportation service, has recently found itself at the centre of social media buzz.
A Facebook post by Abang Gan showcasing an unexpected yet fascinating development in e-hailing vehicles went viral, garnering over 1.2k likes and 200 comments.
EV car being used as an E-hailing ride for grab
Traditionally, e-hailing services have relied on conventional, often less luxurious vehicles to ferry passengers around.
However, breaking this norm, the viral post featured an electric vehicle (EV), the BYD Dolphin model, employed as a Grab car.
Accompanied by the caption, “An electrical vehicle is now used as a Grab car. Wow. This BYD Dolphin looks cute right!!!”, the post captured the attention of netizens.
The shift towards electric vehicles in e-hailing services such as Grab isn’t just a matter of style or environmental consciousness.
It represents a potential paradigm shift in urban mobility. EVs, known for their efficiency and low operating costs, could significantly reduce the reliance on petrol or gas, hinting at more affordable fares in the future.
‘The fare would be RM4.20′
The post sparked a series of humorous and speculative comments from users, reflecting both excitement and curiosity about the practical implications of this shift.
One user humorously speculated about fare reductions, saying, “The fare would be RM4.20,” attributing the lower cost to the absence of fuel expenses.
Another comment raised a practical concern about long trips, questioning, “What about if it requires you to go on a trip, the battery would be left with 15%.”
A particularly amusing comment highlighted the unpredictability of e-hailing services, with a user jokingly asking, “If the fare of the trip is below RM6, would the driver cancel?”
What do you think of Electric Vehicles (EVs) being used as an e-hailing service? Let us know in the comments!
