{"id":28330,"date":"2018-03-20T01:28:59","date_gmt":"2018-03-19T17:28:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/my\/?p=28330"},"modified":"2018-03-23T01:50:18","modified_gmt":"2018-03-22T17:50:18","slug":"women-drive-out-stereotypes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/my\/zh\/blog\/women-drive-out-stereotypes\/","title":{"rendered":"Women Drive Out Stereotypes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Find out how Grab is helping to empower women with freedom and flexibility.<\/b><\/p>\n

The flexibility of driving for Grab is giving women in Malaysia a new way to get back into the workforce and balance both work and life. They are creating income for their families, and wealth for their economies. And along the way, they are often challenging gender stereotypes too. Let\u2019s take a look at how our Grab women drivers are taking control of their lives.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s not unknown for women to be transport professionals \u2013 whether driving cars or on bikes, or buses, trains or even planes. But it\u2019s far from the usual. Now, Grab is helping tens of thousands of women from all walks of life to become professional drivers, all around the region.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the last year, the number of women driving for Grab in Southeast Asia grew by more than 230%. That means tens of thousands of women who have become empowered to pursue fulfilling and flexible work that suits their lifestyles. And women are clocking longer distances as well: this January, women on Grab drove more than 570% further than in January 2017!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Women drive with Grab for a whole host of reasons. For some, it\u2019s a way to take control of their finances. For others, it\u2019s about having a fulfilling job that fits with their lifestyle and personal priorities, whether that\u2019s family or just being independent:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI used to be a caterer, but since I started doing my PhD in Education, I drive to pass time in between my classes and also to supplement my income. I have three kids all studying in boarding school, so it has really helped for me to focus on my studies and driving. When they do come back for the holidays or the weekend, I have the freedom to drive less so I can spend more time with them.\u201d \u2013 Suryati Binti Basra, Malaysia<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u201cMy kids are my motivation. Being a single mum, everything I do revolves around my children.\u201d – Rubi Isni Binti Zainuddin, Malaysia<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Comfortable with technology<\/b><\/p>\n

Grab\u2019s technology is playing a vital role in empowering women to make their hopes, ambitions and dreams a reality. For all drivers, and women in particular, Grab\u2019s mobile technology platform enables not only flexibility, but also peace of mind.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI used to worry about getting lost, since I don\u2019t know Jakarta\u2019s streets very well. But thanks to enhanced technology, I can use GPS in the Grab app to find my way.\u201d – Solihat Tina Wati, Indonesia<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u201cI like the real-time trackability of the application, which means safety for both passengers and us.\u201d – Ranu Sirichompoo, Thailand<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

As more and more women take to the road with Grab, they are addressing perceived concerns about safety. Grab women around the region talk about the peace of mind that comes from not only Grab\u2019s technology \u2013 where every driver, passenger and ride is online in real time \u2013 but also the power of the community.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI have trust in Grab and its emergency response team. The GPS turns on, and I know someone at Grab follows me throughout the ride to make sure both drivers and passengers are safe.\u201d \u2013 Nguyen Thi Huong Tram, Vietnam<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u201cMany fellow Grab drivers taught me how to use the mobile application and I can chat with them if I face any problems. It\u2019s a very heartwarming driver community. People help one another, and I feel very confident as a Grab driver now.\u201d \u2013 Jintana Keawpanpha, Thailand<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u201cMany passengers praise me for my confidence in choosing this living, and say they feel safe when they ride with a woman driver.\u201d — Ma Ei Ei Han, Myanmar<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Freedom to choose<\/b><\/p>\n

One reason Grab is increasingly a woman\u2019s choice is the freedom it gives. When you\u2019re juggling family and other commitments, it pays to be flexible. So, it\u2019s not surprising that around the region Grab women drivers drive 24% less than their male counterparts measured by distance, and spend 14% less time behind the wheel.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI can choose to drive whenever I feel like it or when my schedule allows. In this way, I don\u2019t feel as much pressure. It\u2019s also the reason why I choose driving with Grab as my part-time job. I can plan around my working schedule.\u201d \u2013 Dugduean Phophrom, Thailand<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

But despite different lifestyles between men and women, female Grab drivers say that there\u2019s less of a contrast in driving styles. While many female Grab drivers say they\u2019re proud to drive more calmly and carefully than men, they tend to agree that neither men nor women are the better drivers. What\u2019s most important is service.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t like the stereotype that women can\u2019t drive. In fact, many of my passengers have commented that my driving skills are excellent. More female drivers should be on the road in Singapore!\u201d \u2013 Suzanne, Singapore<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes I\u2019ll pick up passengers who will be a little unhappy that I\u2019m a female driver. They don\u2019t say it, but I can tell from their expressions and body language. But often, they will later tell me during the trip that I drive very well and confess that they are very impressed!\u201d \u2013 Judaea, Singapore<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u201cWomen drivers are good drivers. We can do what men can. But we value safety more than anything.\u201d \u2013 Reggie Robles, Philippines<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Grab passenger ratings support this sense of equality. In every Grab country in the region, the differences in star ratings between male and female drivers are less than five percentage points. Although, for the record, it\u2019s usually the women who score slightly better! <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFor me, the first step to achieving high passenger ratings is to build trust with the passenger. Whenever passengers get into my \u00a0car, I welcome them with my biggest smile, talk, and even joke with them.\u201d \u2013 Lieu Thi Quy Thao, Vietnam<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Sisters are doing it for themselves\u2026and their loved ones<\/b><\/p>\n

Women drivers at Grab are driven by both their heads and their hearts. Ambition and drive are often the keys to success:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMy motivation is usually the personal target I\u2019ve set for myself – how much do I want to earn a day?\u201d \u2013 Suryati Binti Basra, Malaysia<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u201cYou have to have a goal. That will drive you to get what you want. Dedication and perseverance are key. You have to set a goal and work hard for it.\u201d \u2013 Hazel Maage, Philippines <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u201cI am 60 years old and this is by far the job I love the most. People really care and help one another. One day, a passenger asked to take my photo and said he would show it to his younger brothers at home to teach them a lesson: you\u2019re never too old to try and to work.\u201d \u2013 Dang Thi Thanh Thuy, Vietnam<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

But while female Grab drivers often start their Grab careers for rational reasons of flexibility and income, it\u2019s often the personal connection with passengers that touches their hearts.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI love talking to my passengers, especially those who are involved in business. You learn so much from them. In general, every passenger has an interesting story to tell. I tell myself every day that I will meet a new person and that excites me!\u201d \u2013 Jane, Malaysia<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u201cMy favorite part of driving is meeting nice and friendly passengers. Sometimes they will ask me to drive-thru to get food. Then they will just give me a sandwich. Simple things like that just make my heart happy.\u201d \u00a0– Rhae Sabinorio, Philippines<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Tens of thousands of women around Southeast Asia are finding a new balance driving with Grab. They are balancing both home and life, ambition and lifestyle. And they want to help others. In the words of Daw Ni Ni Shein, a female Grab driver from Myanmar:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d like to encourage all the women out there. We all have difficulties and cannot avoid any misfortune that happens to us. So let\u2019s just confront it and find a way to fight back or to overcome. Things never remain the same forever. Don\u2019t easily give up. Get up and Grab!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Find out how Grab is helping to empower women with freedom and flexibility. The flexibility of driving for Grab is giving women in Malaysia a new way to get back into the workforce and balance both work and life. They are creating income for their families, and wealth for their economies. And along the way, […]","protected":false},"author":431,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/my\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28330"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/my\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/my\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/my\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/431"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/my\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28330"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/my\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28330\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28578,"href":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/my\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28330\/revisions\/28578"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/my\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28330"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/my\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28330"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/my\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28330"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}