AirAsia Ride offers full time employment for drivers

AirAsia Ride is making another daring move in its first year of operations by announcing its full-time employment program for all drivers of its e-hailing arm.

Over a month ago, it offered the same employment program to its delivery riders for AirAsia food and AirAsia Xpress. 

This full-time employment option, also known as the Full-time Drivers, is an enhancement and addition to AirAsia Ride’s current and existing Independent Drivers program. 

AirAsia Ride full time drivers program benefits

Qualified drivers in existing programs and new drivers can opt for the Full-time Drivers program effective 1 October 2022.

This enables them to have a monthly base income of up to RM3,500, including fuel benefits and have the opportunity to earn a total income of up to RM8,000 with an additional drivers incentives scheme.

Furthermore, they will also receive Allstar employee benefits, including EPF, SOCSO, medical coverage that covers their spouses and children, annual leave, and discounted travel.

Full-time Drivers will also be given priority airport job assignments to earn more from airport pick-ups and drop-offs.

AirAsia ride has 53,000 registered drivers on its platform and has completed two million rides since August last year.

Championing fair fares – to passengers and drivers

Malaysia’s fastest-growing e-hailing platform has been championing fair fares – to passengers and drivers alike. It always considers what passengers can afford while compensating the drivers for any extra travel time caused by heavy traffic.

CEO of Capital A Tony Fernandes said this is the right thing to do, and our people will always come first. 

“Last month, we became the first in the region to offer gig delivery riders a full-time job. Today we commemorate AirAsia Ride’s first year in operations by announcing another unprecedented move.

“In an e-hailing business, drivers are essentially the most critical part of the operation. 

“Since we started AirAsia Ride, our priority has always been to take care of our drivers. We are very proud to stay ahead of the game by making this announcement today. 

“Our competitors penalise drivers for not taking jobs they don’t intend to do. But we see it from another perspective and reward drivers with a good track record and a strong commitment to the job by offering them a solid career path with AirAsia Ride. 

Career paths for AirAsia Ride drivers

According to Tony any any Independent Driver can opt to become a Full-time Driver with a better income.

“They can grow into corporate roles at AirAsia Ride, including being a Fleet Manager, Driver Coach, Operations executives and more. 

“When our drivers become part of the larger Capital A ecosystem, they get more than just Allstar employee benefits. It includes job stability, secured income and better living standards. 

“It’s all about adding value to their lives and career paths. From an e-hailing driver, they can become a cabin crew, a pilot, a data analyst, a digital marketer, or part of the corporate office – the skies are the limit. 

“This is part of our strategy to attract and retain drivers while meeting the surging demand for e-hailing. We are happy to welcome all our drivers into the Allstar family,” added Tony Fernandes. 

Meanwhile, Gowrish Nambiar A/L Gengadharan, an AirAsia Ride driver, said he left his hometown of Johor and decided to work for AirAsia Ride. 

“As full-time drivers, we have been fighting for job security and higher pay. I am pleased that AirAsia Super App is the first to provide this in the market. I believe this offer will motivate drivers to perform better.” 

AirAsia ride currently operates in eleven locations across Malaysia and recently launched its offerings in Kota Kinabalu yesterday with much fanfare at an event attended by the Deputy Chief Minister II of Sabah, Datuk Seri Panglima Jeffery Kitingan. 

Individuals interested in becoming full-time drivers to transport our e-hailing guests can sign up via the Full-time Driver form.