You can now book buses to KL, ferries to Batam, & rental bikes to work via Grab. Here’s how it works.

I don’t even remember when “Grab” went from a noun to a verb in my vocabulary.

And a pretty well-used one at that. More often than I’d like to admit, I Grab to work; I Grab home; I Grab to social events. What’s for dinner? Don’t know, I’m just gonna Grab something.

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As you can imagine, I was pleasantly surprised when I became aware of Grab’s Partner Apps capabilities (which you can find at the top section of the in-app homepage).

With these, you’ll be able to use Grab for holiday essentials as well — think renting bicycles, booking buses to Malaysia, ferries to Batam, and even hotels and eSims.

Here’s what you need to know about the Partner Apps (We’ve also mentioned some ongoing promos, in case you wanna try them out for yourself).

1. Bike rental

Are you a regular shared bike user? You can now access HelloRide bikes on the Grab app.

No need to download multiple apps, plus you earn GrabCoins on every ride, which start from S$1 and are pay-as-you-go.

Promo code: Use <HELLOGRAB> and get your first ride (up to 30 mins) free.

2. Bus and ferry bookings

Planning a trip to Batam/KL/Melaka/Langkawi/etc soon?

You can book your bus or ferry tickets via the redBus partner app on Grab, which encompasses over 200 operators within Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Bus operators include KKKL Express and Transtar, and ferry operators include Sindo Ferry, Batam Fast, Horizon Ferry, Bintan Resort Ferries, Langkawi Ferry and Majestic Fast Ferry.

Promo code: User <RBXGRAB> to get 50 per cent off your first bus or ferry booking (capped at S$7). From now till Sep. 30, 2026, limited redemptions available.

3. Hotel and eSim bookings

While we’re on the topic of holidays, you can also pick up an eSim with Firsty and make a hotel reservation with GrabStays for your upcoming trip.

Pay by Grab, and skip complicated set-ups while you’re at it.

eSims are available for over 150 countries, while hotel bookings via GrabStays offer competitive rates for hotels all over the world (including Singapore!), making it a choice to consider for a spontaneous getaway.

Promo (GrabStays): Earn 1 per cent back in GrabCoins every time you book a hotel via GrabStays.

Promo (Firsty eSim): Get 100 per cent cashback on your first eSim purchased through Grab.

4. Games and entertainment

Bored while on holiday? Check out 600+ free games and short dramas via the Jolibox and PlaysOut partner apps.

Each platform features a different, extensive selection of games. You can also earn rewards on Playout and watch short dramas on Jolibox — all without leaving the Grab app.

Earn GrabCoins

That’s not the end of it.

There are also partner apps for car rental, local experiences, and more.

The best part is that with every booking or transaction made with the partner apps through Grab, you earn GrabCoins, just like you do when ordering food delivery or booking a ride home.

Neat.

Learn more about Grab’s partner apps here.

Writing this Grab-branded article made this writer feel like booking a nice getaway to Batam.