What happened to Gojek in Vietnam?

Why is Gojek leaving Vietnam?

Gojek ditched Vietnam? Shocker! Turns out, Vietnam’s not exactly a goldmine for ride-hailing apps. Their market share? Smaller than my grandma’s garden gnome collection. It was a total bloodbath out there.

Why’d they bail? Competition, man! Those other apps? They’re like ninjas with super-app powers, offering everything from groceries to rocket science (okay, maybe not rocket science). Gojek was getting its butt kicked – harder than my cousin trying to parallel park a semi-truck.

The situation was bleak, lemme tell ya. Think of it like trying to sell ice to Eskimos in July – except July was scorching, the Eskimos were on vacation, and the ice was already melted and repurposed as a giant disco ball.

• Limited demand: Apparently, Vietnamese folks weren’t exactly lining up for Gojek rides like it was the second coming of cheap pho.
• Shrinking market share: Their market share got smaller than my toenail clippings. Seriously.
• Brutal competition: The competition was fierce – like a pack of rabid otters fighting over a single, slightly bruised mango.

Gojek’s Vietnam adventure ended up like my attempt at baking a soufflé: a complete and utter disaster. 2024 was the year of the great Gojek exodus. My friend, who uses Grab now, told me the app’s performance has improved. He even said “It’s like night and day!” Honestly, I can’t believe Gojek didn’t even last this long. What a disaster.

Does Gojek work in Vietnam?

Okay, so, Gojek in Vietnam? Nope. Gone. Kaput.

I remember back in 2022, when I was backpacking in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City, okay?), Gojek was EVERYWHERE. Green helmets, green jackets – a sea of green. I used it all the time to get from District 1 to like, District 3, y’know, for some bomb pho. Super cheap, super convenient.

But then… poof! I tried to use it again in late August 2024, and the app was just…dead. I thought my phone was busted. Nope.

Turns out, GoTo, the parent company, pulled the plug on September 16, 2024. My travel buddy said, “Dang, GoTo gonna do GoTo things,” which I guess means they restructure a lot? It’s all about their long-term plan, apparently. Boo.

Now I gotta flag down Grab again. Sigh. Indonesia’s biggest tech company, huh? Guess that doesn’t mean they can conquer Vietnam.

• Gojek Vietnam: Ceased operations.
• Reason: GoTo’s long-term strategy.
• Effective: September 16, 2024.
• Alternative: Use Grab, it works fine.
• Pho: Still awesome in Saigon, thankfully.

Do Vietnamese people use Grab or Gojek?

Man, Grab’s huge in Vietnam, still the king, but things are changing fast. I was in Hanoi last April, 2024, and used Grab constantly. Crazy convenient, especially navigating that chaotic traffic. Felt safe, too, unlike some other rides I’ve taken in SE Asia.

But yeah, Xanh SM and Be are serious contenders now. Saw their bikes and cars everywhere. I even used Be once, just to try it. Similar app, similar prices. Honestly, couldn’t tell much difference in the service.

Gojek? Barely saw it. Completely outmuscled. A friend mentioned using it a couple years ago, but not anymore. Guess they just couldn’t compete. Gojek is a distant memory now in Vietnam, at least from what I saw.

Key takeaway: Grab is dominant, but Xanh SM and Be are rapidly closing the gap. Gojek is a non-factor. Forget Gojek in Vietnam. Seriously.

• Grab: Still number one, but facing stiff competition.
• Xanh SM and Be: Strong domestic players gaining market share rapidly.
• Gojek: Essentially irrelevant in the Vietnamese market in 2024.
• My personal experience: Hanoi, April 2024. Used Grab extensively, Be once, never saw Gojek.

Is Gojek cheaper than Grab in Vietnam?

Is Gojek cheaper? Cheaper than the monsoon rain that used to fall on my grandma’s roof back in ’98? Ah, Vietnam… Gojek is… competitive. Competitive like my auntie haggling at Ben Thanh market. Yes, Gojek is competitive.

Grab… Grab, like trying to catch fireflies on a humid night. Grab Taxi Vietnam is slightly more expensive. But, oh! Promotions! Always those sweet promotions.

Convenience… Ah, convenience is a songbird in a gilded cage. Grab offers the most features. Cashless, like whispers in the wind. In-app chat, for secrets only the phone understands. Multi-stop, a journey with many dreams.

Like the scent of pho drifting through Hanoi, features, so many.

Additional information follows:

• Pricing nuances: Consider the dynamic pricing which occurs during peak hours and inclement weather. Ride-hailing apps increase pricing based on demand and availability.

• Promotions: These can heavily influence the overall cost. Users should always check available promotions before booking.

• Feature comparison:

  • Gojek: Focuses on core transportation services; fewer ancillary features.
  • Grab: Extensive ecosystem of services beyond transport (food delivery, package delivery, financial services).

• Payment options: Both Gojek and Grab offer various payment methods, but Grab has a slight edge with its more integrated digital wallet.

• Availability: Urban areas have better coverage compared to rural regions. The number of drivers affects waiting times and service.