Safe Travels: GrabCar Protect Now Available in Jayapura

Jayanty Nada Shofa
September 25, 2020 | 2:36 pm
SHARE
Jayapura Mayor Benhur Tommy Mano takes a look at the GrabCar Protect vehicle during its launch in Jayapura on Wednesday. (Photo Courtesy of Grab Indonesia)
Jayapura Mayor Benhur Tommy Mano takes a look at the GrabCar Protect vehicle during its launch in Jayapura on Wednesday. (Photo Courtesy of Grab Indonesia)

Jakarta. GrabCar Protect, the plastic-partitioned online taxis belonging to ride-hailing firm Grab Indonesia, is now available in Jayapura, Papua, to ensure safer trips amid the pandemic.

Indonesia keeps on breaking its records on the daily count of confirmed Covid-19 cases. The Covid-19 Papua database revealed the number of cases in Jayapura has reached 2,860 patients as of Thursday. With the virus outbreak spiraling out of control, implementing health protocols in transportations becomes a must.

Grab first introduced the GrabProtect program for their motorcycle and car rides last April. The program ramps up the existing hygiene measures for safer rides for both the driver and passengers.

The decacorn is currently making the service available in major cities across the archipelago in stages, with Jayapura being the most recent addition. Since its launch, GrabProtect has served at least 26 million kilometers of trips.

Advertisement

"GrabForGood encourages us to always look for ways to help everyone benefit from the digital economy even during the pandemic. Safety has always been our main focus and with GrabProtect, we have become the pioneer of raising the hygiene standards in the ride-hailing industry," Grab's East Indonesia head Halim Wijaya said at the GrabCar Protect launch in Jayapura on Wednesday.

Several safety measures in GrabProtect include requiring both driver and passenger to fill in an online form to declare they are free of Covid-19 symptoms before booking a ride.

Drivers must also upload a selfie wearing a mask to ensure health protocols are met. Both passengers or drivers can cancel a booking before the ride starts if the other does not have the face-covering on. There will be no penalty for cancelation.

Another safety measure is the plastic partition between the driver's seat and backseat. Grab has also implemented cashless payment to keep physical contact to a minimum.

"With GrabCar Protect in Jayapura, we are strengthening our commitment to our drivers to provide a trusted fleet that supports safe mobility," Halim said.

According to Jayapura Mayor Benhur Tommy Mano, GrabProtect does not only give additional protection against the virus but also helps the economy amid the pandemic.

"I believe this partnership can help people to do their activities easily and safely. With this, we can remain healthy and help turn the wheel of the regional economy," Benhur said.

Tags: Keywords:
SHARE

The Latest


News 2 hours ago

Poltracking Withdraws from Pollster Association Amid Jakarta Election Survey Dispute

On October 24, Poltracking released survey results suggesting that Ridwan Kamil would secure 51.6 percent of the vote.
News 3 hours ago

Prabowo Calls for Collaboration with China before Heading to US

"We have always been nonaligned, we have always been respectful of all great powers in the world,” Prabowo said.
Business 4 hours ago

Indonesia, China Sign MoU on Blue Economy Cooperation during Prabowo’s Visit

The MoU covers coastal renewable energy, aquaculture, fisheries, maritime tourism, seafood processing, shipbuilding, and port construction.
News 7 hours ago

Indonesia, UAE Top FIFA Disciplinary Sanctions List During World Cup Qualifiers

Since September last year, both countries have faced four FIFA sanctions each, stemming from both team and individual misconduct.
News 9 hours ago

Indonesian and Chinese Companies to Sign $10 billion Worth of Deals After Pabowo’s Beijing Trip

During the meeting, the two leaders presided over the signing of various agreements on fishing, mining, housing, and imports and exports.
COPYRIGHT © 2024 JAKARTA GLOBE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED