Southeast Asian ride-hailing firm Grab hires former Indonesian police chief
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Grab said it plans to expand to more cities in Indonesia, grow its transport services and invest in a mobile payments platform.
Badrodin Haiti, who was Indonesia’s chief of the National Police from April 2015 to July 2016, “brings extensive experience working with government stakeholders and ensuring aligned interests among different stakeholders,” the company said in a statement.
Grab and its competitors, Uber of the United States and homegrown company Go-Jek, have faced regulatory obstacles in Indonesia.
The government has ordered ride-hailing service providers to pass vehicle safety tests and get local partners, among other conditions.
“As the technology and ride-hailing sectors evolve in Indonesia, Mr. Haiti will play a guiding role to ensure Grab contributes constructively to the implementation of new transport regulations and safety guidelines,” Grab said.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the main reason Grab has hired Badrodin Haiti?
What is the main reason Grab has hired Badrodin Haiti?
Grab appointed Mr. Haiti to oversee corporate governance and long-term plans within its biggest market, Indonesia. He will help ensure Grab contributes to new transport regulations and safety guidelines.
Q.What challenges have ride-hailing companies faced in Indonesia?
What challenges have ride-hailing companies faced in Indonesia?
Grab and its rivals have encountered regulatory obstacles in Indonesia. The government has mandated ride-hailing providers pass vehicle safety tests and establish local partnerships.
Q.What are Grab's expansion plans for Indonesia?
What are Grab's expansion plans for Indonesia?
Grab intends to expand its operations to more cities across Indonesia. The company also plans to grow its transport services and invest in a new mobile payments platform.
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