What is the midnight charge for Grab?

Decoding Grab’s Midnight Surcharge: What You Need to Know About Those Late-Night Rides

Planning a late-night outing or an early morning airport run with Grab? Be aware of the midnight surcharge that kicks in between the witching hours. While Grab offers convenient 24/7 service, a $10 surcharge applies to specific vehicle types during the overnight period.

This surcharge isn’t just for rides booked precisely at midnight. It applies to a broader window, affecting any GrabCar Premium, GrabCar Premium 6, GrabCoach 9, and GrabCoach 13 bookings that originate between 12:00 am and 6:00 am. This means even if your journey starts before midnight but extends past it, you’ll be subject to the extra fee. Similarly, a trip starting at 5:00 am and ending after 6:00 am will also incur the surcharge.

Here’s a breakdown to help clarify:

• Affected Services: GrabCar Premium, GrabCar Premium 6, GrabCoach 9, and GrabCoach 13. Other Grab services might have different surcharge policies, so it’s always best to check the app for the most up-to-date information.
• Time Frame: 12:00 am to 6:00 am. The key factor is the start time of your booking.
• Surcharge Amount: A flat $10.
• Example 1: Booking a GrabCar Premium at 11:50 pm for a trip ending at 12:10 am? Surcharge applies.
• Example 2: Booking a GrabCoach 9 at 5:30 am for a trip ending at 7:00 am? Surcharge applies.
• Example 3: Booking a GrabCar Premium at 7:00 pm for a trip ending at 9:00 pm? No surcharge.

The midnight surcharge is designed to compensate driver-partners for working during less desirable hours. So, while it adds a little extra to your fare, it ensures the availability of these premium services even in the middle of the night. Remember to factor this into your budget when planning those late-night or early-morning travels. Checking the fare estimate in the Grab app before confirming your booking will always provide the most accurate cost, inclusive of any applicable surcharges.