Vietnamese taxi company Vinasun sues Grab for unfair business practices – here’s why
GrabTaxi, which is accused of breaking advertising laws, is being sued for US$1.85m in lost profits
By Sujin Thomas
Vietnamese taxi operator Vinasun has taken popular ride-hailing service Grab to court in Ho Chi Minh City, claiming that the “illegal operations” of the latter in Vietnam caused its company revenues to fall in 2016 and 2017.
A court heard that GrabTaxi Vietnam ran promotions for more than 90 days in a single year, which is against the law, reported VnExpress.
Vinasun said it has submitted documents, photos and videos to the court prove this.
It is seeking VND42 billion (US$1.85 million) in compensation for loss in profits over the two years which is said it suffered as a result of Grab’s operations.
Vinasun’s deputy director-general Truong Dinh Quy further alleged that Grab only has to follow three government regulations, while it has to observe 13, which has created unfair competition, reported Viet Nam News.
