Grab Driver Register - Things To Know Before You Start In Malaysia (Updated 2026)

Grab Driver Register In Malaysia - Things To Know Before You Start In 2026 

Find out the important information and useful tips that you may not easily find on the official Grab website regarding how to register as a Grab Driver in Malaysia.

Grab has been part of Malaysia’s transportation industry since 2012. Starting from MyTeksi in 2012, followed by GrabCar in 2015, and eventually becoming an all-in-one super app today.

GrabCar is one of the core services under the Grab platform which connects passengers with GrabCar drivers through the Grab application.

Today, more than 300,000 Malaysians have registered as Grab Drivers due to its:

• Flexible working hours
• Flexible location
• Part-time income opportunities

If you are planning to register as a Grab Driver but are unsure where to begin, read the information below to better understand how the registration process works and what to expect throughout the application journey.

I. Why Become a Grab Driver in Malaysia?

The main objective of Grab is to provide a safer and more efficient transportation platform by reducing illegal touting and unsafe street taxi practices.

All bookings made through Grab are recorded inside the system, providing better safety and tracking for both passengers and drivers.

Today, Grab has one of the largest user bases in Southeast Asia, especially within ASEAN countries. Drivers no longer need to search for passengers manually as the Grab application automatically matches nearby passengers and drivers.

Due to its flexibility:

• Drivers can online anytime
• Grab operates 24 hours / 7 days a week
• It remains one of Malaysia’s most popular part-time income platforms since 2015

Potential earnings:

• Approximately RM20–RM40/hour depending on demand and location.

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II. Requirements For Grab Driver

To qualify as a Grab Driver, applicants must:

• Be Malaysian citizens aged 21–69 years old
• Drive a vehicle aged 15 years and below
• Own an Android or iPhone smartphone
• Have clean background records
  • No criminal records
  • No dangerous driving records
  • No serious police cases

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Required Documents

Applicants need to prepare the following:

• Profile Photo
• IC (MyKad / MyTentera only)
• Vehicle Insurance Covernote
• JPJ Grant (VOC)

Document examples:

Grab Driver Document Requirements Malaysia

Vehicle Requirements

• Vehicle must not exceed Grab’s age limit
• Company vehicles are NOT accepted
• Vans are NOT accepted
• 4WD pickup trucks are NOT accepted

Vehicle eligibility list:

GrabCar Eligible Vehicle List Malaysia

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III. Types Of Grab Services

Many applicants are confused about which service category they are eligible for.

Car Drivers

Any service completed using a car falls under:

• GRABCAR category

This includes:

• Passenger transport
• GrabFood (car)
• GrabExpress (car)
• GrabMart (car)

All car drivers are required to possess a valid PSV License.

Motorcycle Riders

Applicants with motorcycles may register for:

• GrabFood
• GrabExpress
• GrabMart

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IV. Grab Driver Registration Process

1) Grab Driver Online Registration

After preparing your documents, submit your application through:

Grab Driver Registration Malaysia

After submission:

• You will receive email confirmation
• Instructions to contact registration admin via WhatsApp
• Further guidance throughout the registration process

IMPORTANT

Grab registration is always FREE.

Official registration admins will NEVER request:

• Agent fee
• Service fee
• Payments to personal accounts

Payments should only be made to official entities such as:

• GrabCar Sdn Bhd
• PUSPAKOM
• JPJ-registered institutes

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2) PSV License

After contacting your admin, you will receive PSV License instructions.

PSV information:

Grab PSV Malaysia Guide

Important Reminder

NEVER make payment through suspicious WhatsApp links or unknown individuals.

Always:

• Pay directly to registered institutes
• Keep official receipts safely

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3) Online Verification

Drivers are generally NOT required to visit Grab GDC physically.

Registration admins will assist with:

• Online document verification
• PSV submission
• Account processing

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4) Estimated Cost To Register Grab Driver

Estimated Upfront Costs

• PSV License = RM80–RM200
• Medical Checkup = RM50–RM80
• Daily e-Hailing Insurance = RM1–RM2/day
• Annual e-Hailing Insurance = RM300–RM400/year

PUSPAKOM

• RM75 first inspection
• RM50 yearly inspection
• RM25 reinspection fee

If using a newer vehicle with Grab panel insurance, estimated starting cost may be approximately:

• RM130 upfront

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5) EVP Accreditation From APAD

Before receiving passenger bookings, drivers must obtain:

• EVP (E-Hailing Vehicle Permit)

After receiving PSV License:

• Inform your registration admin
• Admin will submit EVP application

EVP Cost

• RM115
• Fully covered by Grab Malaysia

Estimated processing timeline:

• 14–30 days

Once approved:

• Drivers receive activation SMS
• Drivers may begin using the Grab Driver App

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6) e-Hailing Insurance

All drivers MUST possess valid e-Hailing insurance before account activation.

Insurance companies that DO NOT provide e-Hailing coverage include:

• Takaful Malaysia
• AIG
• Tune Protect
• RHB Insurance

Drivers under these insurance companies may need to switch insurers.

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7) PUSPAKOM Inspection

Vehicles aged:

• Less than 3 years → No inspection required
• More than 3 years → e-Hailing inspection required

Inspection can only be performed AFTER Grab Driver account activation.

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V. Reimbursement & Subsidies

After account activation, drivers may request available reimbursement programs.

Current Programs

• RM100 PSV Reimbursement for panels.
• Free PSV for Grab GDC program
• RM20 PSV Card reimbursement
• RM50/RM80 JPJL8A medical reimbursement

Find out more info on how to register Grab Driver below:

1. https://grabdrivermy.blogspot.com/2018/07/register-grab-driver.html
2. https://grabdrivermy.com/
   
3. https://grabdrivermalaysia.com/