A 25-year-old Malaysian man has gone viral after revealing that he earns between RM6,000 and RM9,000 a month as a full-time Grab driver, all while working long, 14-hour shifts in his Honda Civic.
What a 25-Year-Old Grab Driver Wants You to Know
Sharing his story in the Facebook group “grab&Mycar司机乘客中文交流区”, the young driver posted his July 2025 net income of RM7,964.11 (after platform commission), alongside a personal take on why he chose this path.
“I’m 25-years-old and I drive a Honda Civic doing jobs on another platform. My monthly net income can reach RM6,000–RM9,000 (after deducting the platform’s commission),” he wrote.
“You Don’t Have To Take Orders From Anyone”
What drew most attention wasn’t just the earnings, but how strongly he stood by his decision to reject a traditional desk job and be a Grab driver.
“This line of work basically requires putting in more hours, but it’s more flexible, you don’t have to take orders from anyone like an office worker.”
Despite the 14-hour workdays, he says he enjoys chatting with passengers, watching the world go by, and most of all, being in control of his own schedule.
“I’m always happy. I get to converse with passengers, enjoy the scenery, and most importantly, have freedom.”
“Don’t Listen to the Uncles”: Young Grab Driver Claps Back at Critics
He also addressed a common concern: car wear and tear. With his Civic clocking over 300,000km, people were quick to question the long-term costs, but he remained unfazed.
“Don’t listen to those old uncles who keep saying things like ‘repair costs’, as long as you drive properly, there’s not much to fix.”
To those thinking of joining the e-hailing industry, he offered some bold advice:
“For those thinking about joining, don’t be afraid. Don’t believe the nonsense from other drivers. Try it yourself and you won’t regret it.”
Online Reactions: Admiration, But Also Concern
Not everyone agrees, of course. Netizens questioned whether driving 14 hours daily as a Grab driver is healthy or sustainable in the long run.
“You drive a Civic and do Premium rides, plus work 14 hours, and still only get RM6,000-9,000. Imagine those driving Bezza working normal 10-hour shifts, they’d be much worse off,” one user pointed out.
Some drivers rallied to his defence, with one claiming that even Grab driver using Axia can earn RM7,000-8,000 monthly, and another showing similar earnings of RM7,000-8,000 for “normal” 7-8 hour shifts.
But the young driver seems to have made peace with his choice, for now.
“If you work a regular job for 10 years, your salary will still be the same few thousand ringgit. Life is short, freedom is the most important thing.”
What do you think? Would you trade a desk job for a steering wheel and total freedom, even if it means longer hours?
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