Grab Malaysia Provides Senior Citizens with Discounted Rides to Vaccination Centres

Date : 31-May-2021
Location: Petaling Jaya

Organization:

Grab is the leading superapp platform in Southeast Asia, providing everyday services that matter to consumers. 

Key Takeaways:

  • Grab Malaysia today announced its support to help senior citizens travel to and from authorised vaccination centres nationwide.
  • Grab will be working closely with the Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation (MOSTI) and COVID-19 Immunisation Special Task Force (CITF) to ensure that all points of interest at vaccination centres are available on the Grab app.
  • The promo code will be sent directly to eligible and registered users’ inbox and users can easily book a ride via the Grab app.

Offering:

  • Citizens who are aged 60 and above.
  • Grab rides promos of up to RM8 off per rider for 4 times (or 2 round trips).
  • To any of the authorised vaccination centres.
  • Starting 12-Jun-2021

Step by Step guide:

  1. Register for a Grab account and verify your age on GrabPay by 7 June 2021 (users will need to complete their KYC registration);
  2. On the appointment day, book a Grab ride (open to all ride types)  by entering the vaccination centres location;
  3. Copy and paste the promo code from your inbox into the “offer” tab;
  4. Promo will also be applicable for all payment methods; 
  5. Upon completing their vaccination, users can then book a Grab ride  from the vaccination centre to their homes. 

Grab Malaysia Provides Senior Citizens with Discounted Rides to Vaccination Centres
How to book a ride to vaccination centre

Spokepersons:

Sean Goh, Managing Director, Grab Malaysia,said,Grab always believed in addressing Malaysians’ most critical needs through our services, especially during difficult times.

Insights:

The programme came after lack of transportation was quoted as one of the top reasons why senior citizens are missing their vaccination appointments.

Conclusion:

Register for a Grab account and verify your age on GrabPay by 7 June 2021,in order to receive the promo codes (which will be sent to their Grab inbox on 12 June).

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