Proton has announced it is offering exclusive promos on its Saga sedan to Grab driver-partners. This comes after the national carmaker signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with the ride-hailing service today.
Starting November 4, the company will introduce the “Saga Power Up for Grab Drivers” campaign, offering “priority access” to Saga ownership. The perks include exclusive incentives and deals such as cash rebates and a five per cent service discount, the latter valid for the first two years or 40,000 km.
Proton says there is no limit on the amount of Sagas each driver-partner buys during the promo period, provided they meet Grab Malaysia’s requirements. In addition, Grab will provide an additional RM500 to new drivers who purchase a Saga and activate their Grab Driver account.
The partnership is aimed at improving Proton’s standing in the Malaysian ride-hailing industry, which is currently dominated by the Saga’s chief rival, the Perodua Bezza. The company claims it recognises the “significant potential” in the industry for entry-level models like the Saga, the reliability and affordability of which is said to make it an “attractive choice for drivers.”
“Proton is thrilled to collaborate with Grab Malaysia to support the e-hailing industry by offering our iconic model, the Proton Saga, to Grab driver-partners. Its reliability and affordable maintenance costs are important factors for entrepreneurs who use cars as their primary working tools. Additionally, the partnership provides those who take up the offer with exclusive benefits while also supporting our vision to more accessible transportation for Malaysians,” said Proton deputy CEO Roslan Abdullah.
Grab Malaysia director of country operations and mobility Rashid Shukor added: “This partnership reflects our commitment to providing Malaysians with flexible opportunities in an evolving economy. By making it easier to access earning opportunities, we support our partners who play a vital role in meeting the everyday needs of the community. As we see an increase in demand for rides, we continuously work to increase and optimise our active driver supply to meet this need. This initiative encourages more people to benefit from the opportunities the digital economy offers.”
Potential and existing drivers can visit the official Grab website or open their partner app on their smartphone for more information on these promos.
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