The firm said it signed a memora­ndum with Cambod­ia’s Minist­ry of Public Works to suppor­t infras­tructu­re develo­pmentRide-hailing firm Grab on Tuesday said it has launched services in Cambodia, expanding its presence to an eighth country in Southeast Asia where it is the biggest rival of Uber. The Singapore-headquartered firm said it signed a memorandum of understanding with Cambodia’s Ministry of Public Works and Transport to support infrastructure development. Before the launch of ride-hailing services in Phnom Penh, transportation included public buses and taxis as well as unmarked, unmetered taxis which hotels help arrange for tourists. Jaguar Land Rover tests first driverless vehicle on public roadsSun Chanthol, senior minister at the transport ministry, told reporters at the Phnom Penh launch that Grab would help improve lives as well as public services. Company co-founder Tan Hooi Ling at the launch said Grab drivers in Cambodia would be able to earn 32 percent over the national average income.

Source: The Express Tribune December 19, 2017 06:56 UTC