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You can now book buses to KL, ferries to Batam, & rental bikes to work via Grab. Here’s how it works.

Grab introduces new Partner Apps for bus, ferry, bike rental, and hotel bookings.

By Ilyda Chua·Sep 3·mothership.sg·1 min read

Intelligence analysis by Qwen 2.5 (3B)

You can now book buses to KL, ferries to Batam, & rental bikes to work via Grab. Here’s how it works.
Image: mothership.sg

Grab has expanded its services with new Partner Apps for various travel and lifestyle needs.

Why it matters

This update allows users to easily book multiple services through one app, improving convenience and accessibility.

Now you can use one app to book buses to Malaysia, rent bikes, and stay in hotels. It's like having many apps in one, making things easier.

Analysis

HelloRide Bike Rental

HelloRide bikes are now available through the Grab app, offering users a convenient and affordable way to rent bikes. Users earn GrabCoins on every ride, starting from S$1. Promo code: Use <HELLOGRAB> for a free first ride.

RedBus Bus and Ferry Bookings

Users can now book buses and ferries to Malaysia and Indonesia via the Grab app, which partners with over 200 operators. Promo code: Use <RBXGRAB> for 50% off your first booking (capped at S$7). Limited redemptions available from now till Sep. 30, 2026.

GrabStays Hotel Bookings

For hotel bookings, users can use GrabStays, which offers competitive rates for hotels worldwide. Promo: Earn 1% back in GrabCoins for every hotel booking. Promo code: Get 100% cashback on your first eSim purchase through Grab.

Jolibox and PlaysOut Entertainment

For entertainment, users can access over 600 free games and short dramas via Jolibox and PlaysOut, both integrated into the Grab app. Users can earn GrabCoins for each booking or transaction made through the Partner Apps.

Key points

  • HelloRide bikes are now available through the Grab app
  • Users can book buses and ferries to Malaysia and Indonesia via the Grab app
  • GrabStays offers competitive hotel rates worldwide
  • Users can earn GrabCoins for booking through Partner Apps
The Upside

This integration could lead to more users adopting Grab, potentially boosting the app's popularity and usage.

The Downside

Some users might prefer to keep their separate apps for different services, which could lead to confusion and reduced adoption of the new Partner Apps.

Originally reported at

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Ilyda Chua

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Qwen 2.5 (3B)

Published

Sep 3, 2026

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