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As of December 5, passengers using technology vehicles have to pay more money, the driver takes care of passengers – Photo: C.TRUNG
Tax increases, vehicle charges increase
Many customers and technology drivers report that rates have started to increase for several days for GrabBike, GrabFood, and GrabExpress services. The GrabCar and GrabPlus 4-wheelers also start ramping up as of 11am on December 5.
According to Grab’s announcement, as of December 5, the minimum rate for GrabCar in Hanoi will increase by 2,000 VND, from 25,000 VND to 27,000 VND for the first 2 km and 1,000 VND (from 8,500 VND to 9,500 VND for each) . next kilometer).
Similarly, the 7-seat GrabCar will apply an increase from VND 30,000 to VND 32,000 for the first 2 km and from VND 10,000 to VND 11,000 for each subsequent km.
In Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong and Dong Nai, the GrabCar minimum fare has also increased by 2,000 VND, from 25,000 VND to 27,000 VND for the first 2 km and an increase of 500 VND for each subsequent km.
Prices for GrabBike, GrabFood and GrabExpress services were also adjusted to increase.
Explaining this price adjustment, Grab said that according to the new regulations of Decree 126/2020, the value added tax (VAT) will increase from 3% to 10% for each technology vehicle that is applied from day 5 .-twelfth. Therefore, to guarantee income to drivers, this booking platform had to increase the basic rates of services.
GrabCar driver discount rate applied from 28.375% to 32.841% (includes application fee + VAT fee + personal income tax) For drivers, there is a 25% app usage fee.
As noted, many passengers using technology car services suddenly when the same distance traveled each day, the fare has increased more strongly.
Ms. Nguyen Quynh Vy (Phu Nhuan District) said that every day she travels from Truong Sa Road to Dinh Tien Hoang (District 1), a distance of more than 5 km with the price of 45,000 VND GrabCar. However, in the morning from 5 to 12, turn on the application, the price is up to 60,000 VND.
“I was quite surprised by the price increase of Grab. All kinds of taxes, fees including travel, even deducted directly from the wallet that I did not know. But not to show the guests” – said Ms Vy.
After GrabCar raised prices from 11 noon, many drivers are concerned that customers are being more cautious when traveling, which also means that drivers are slower.
The Truong – GrabBike driver said that after receiving the trip for 23,000 VND, after deducting the application fees, taxes and platform fees, the actual amount received was only 16,000 VND. “The tax rate, the application fee is too high compared to the current situation, I must find another job,” Truong said.
All kinds of customer siege fees
Not only are the prices of services rising, customers are also “out the door” with a number of surcharges being applied by tech automakers. Specifically, the time for the Grab surcharge from 11pm to 6am is 10,000 VND / trip. Not to mention that customers will be discounted between 3,000 and 10,000 VND if they arrive 5 minutes late at the reservation point. The platform fees, Grab, Be, Gojek apply from 1,000 – 3,000 VND / withdrawal.
According to economists, when tech automakers declare and collect this tax on total travel income, it means that freight also increases and customers have to increase the amount paid for their vehicles. I have to go 7% more. reAffected audiences will remain consumers.
Mr. Dinh The Hien, an economic expert, said that to balance the benefits, companies must work out a plan to increase charges, but how to avoid a “hit” to customers.
Currently, private transport applications are competing fiercely for market share, a good way to help customers today is still reasonable prices, adding promotions that are suitable for most customer expenses at the moment. Needy people. It is a necessary and meaningful exchange with clients.