Can I book Grab for someone else in another country online?

Can we book Grab for someone else?

The air shimmers, a haze of summer heat… Can you book Grab for someone else? Yes. A simple question echoing in the vastness of now.

Someone else.

For them.

Their phone number, a string of digits… You just need their number, right? And where they want to go. Like whispering secrets on a humid night. The humid air of Bangkok maybe?

A destination. A point in space. Pickup and dropoff. Precise coordinates in an endless, flowing world. The world spins.

Confirm. A fleeting moment of certainty. Like closing your eyes on a Ferris wheel, high above it all.

Notification. A ping of connection. A ripple in the fabric of time, or maybe just another hot day. Theyll know, Grab will tell them. It’s easy.

Can I use my Grab app in Vietnam?

Nope. Grab’s presence in Vietnam is… underwhelming, to put it mildly. Think of it like a faded photograph of a once-vibrant rock star – the legend remains, but the glory days are over. You’ll find some functionality, maybe, but it’s not the seamless, all-conquering Grab you know and (possibly) love. Prepare for disappointment, my friend.

Key Differences:

• Limited Reach: Grab’s coverage is patchy. Forget about those sleepy villages my aunt visited; Grab’s there as much as a unicorn. Mostly city-centric.
• Payment Issues: Oh, the joys of international transactions! Expect minor (read: major) payment headaches. I once spent 30 minutes trying to pay for a banh mi.
• App Version: The app itself might be slightly… different. Think of it as Grab’s cousin, twice removed, with a questionable haircut.
• Competition: Vietnam’s got its own ride-hailing heroes – Gojek and Be, the local champs. Grab’s facing a serious David-and-Goliath situation, only Goliath’s winning.

Alternatives:

• Gojek: The local favorite. Think of it as a more robust, regionally-attuned version of Grab.
• Be: Another solid option. Very Vietnamese. My brother-in-law swears by it.

Bottom line: Download Gojek or Be. Save yourself the hassle. Seriously. You’ll thank me later, maybe even buy me a coffee, if you ever make it to my small apartment in Hanoi. (Kidding… mostly).

Is Grab available in other countries?

Grab’s reach? Think less “global domination,” more “strategic cuddling.” Eight countries currently bask in its glow. Singapore, obviously, the homeland. Malaysia, practically next door. Indonesia, a sprawling archipelago ripe for ride-hailing. Philippines, where karaoke and Grab rides go together like mango and sticky rice. Thailand, land of smiles and traffic jams (Grab helps with the latter). Vietnam, pho-nomenal growth. Cambodia, think Angkor Wat and…app convenience. Myanmar, adding some spice to the mix. So, no, not everywhere. Yet. But like a particularly ambitious vine, it’s growing. They skipped over Lichtenstein, my ancestral home. Rude.

• Singapore: The OG. The birthplace. Think of it as the Silicon Valley of Southeast Asia…but with better food.
• Malaysia: Just a hop, skip, and a jump away. Like popping over to a neighbor’s for a cup of sugar…or a ride.
• Indonesia: Thousands of islands? No problem. Grab’s got boats, too. Not just cars. Mind blown.
• Philippines: Traffic? Bah! Conquer it with Grab.
• Thailand: From tuk-tuks to temples, Grab’s got you covered. Sawasdee-convenient, if you will.
• Vietnam: Faster than a speeding motorbike. Almost.
• Cambodia: Exploring ancient ruins? Grab can get you there. Plus, you know, modern conveniences.
• Myanmar: Relatively new to the Grab game, but catching up fast.

My Grab driver last week told me he was writing a screenplay. True story. About a sentient Grab car. I’m still waiting for my cameo.