Be Group said on March 9 it had launched a nationwide scheme to support fuel costs for its driver partners following a steep increase in petrol prices on March 7.
According to the company, the programme aims to share part of the financial burden with drivers as fuel prices climb rapidly. At the same time, Be said it would keep ride fares unchanged to avoid placing additional cost pressure on passengers.
The platform has not yet adjusted its service pricing structure and will continue monitoring market conditions to maintain reasonable travel costs for users.
A representative of Be Group said the company has more than 500,000 driver partners nationwide, meaning fluctuations in fuel prices directly affect their daily income. In response, the firm plans to roll out financial support for drivers of up to VND 800,000 a month (about USD 31.4), depending on vehicle type and activity levels.
Some ride-hailing drivers said petrol prices had risen by more than VND 7,000 per litre but that they had not yet received support from certain platforms to offset the increase.
Retail petrol prices in Vietnam have climbed sharply from around VND 20,000 per litre to nearly VND 27,700 per litre in a short period, placing significant pressure on the earnings of many ride-hailing drivers.
Chau Van Tai, a motorbike driver for Grab in Ho Chi Minh City, said he previously spent about VND 100,000 a day on fuel but now has to pay roughly VND 150,000 to cover daily trips.
“Every day I spend quite a bit more, while fares remain the same, so my income has clearly fallen,” he said.
Huyen, a food delivery driver, said the surge in petrol prices had also reduced her daily earnings. She added that many drivers had yet to receive concrete support measures despite the rising costs.
A representative of Grab said the company was aware of the difficulties faced by drivers as fuel costs rise, but was continuing to monitor market developments before introducing appropriate support policies.