Grab Overseas Traveler User Journey Improvement

Timeline: Q1–Q2 2023
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Team Composition

Product Designer
1
Product Manager
1
Engineers
4
Support Roles
3
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Background

With 66% of travelers downloading Grab before their flight and 78% of first transactions occurring at the airport, the goal was to streamline the experience for non-SEA travelers—especially group travelers who make up 82% of the user base.

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Goals

User Goal

Make the first Grab transaction seamless upon arrival

Business Goal

Boost conversion, increase overall spend, grow awareness

My Goal

Design a trustworthy, frictionless experience from pre-trip to arrival

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Research Highlights

  • Pre-trip: Users lacked access to localized info from outside SEA
  • At airport: Too many steps and pop-ups before booking a ride
  • Most group users (friends, families, couples) prioritize speed, convenience, and trust
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Solutions

Pre-trip exploration redesign

  • • Introduced localized login homepage based on selected destination
  • • Highlighted service availability and what to expect in the country

Result:

Sign-up to first booking rate improved from 17.33% → 19.17% (+10.6%)

Simplified first-ride experience

  • • Removed non-essential tooltips and modals
  • • Prioritized payment familiarity (e.g., local card options)

Result:

Conversion from sign-up to first ride grew by +3.4%, payment volume up +3.7%

Airport promotions & onboarding cards

  • • Targeted first-time users with relevant deals and info

Result:

Traveler Pack adoption increased by +28%, and transaction rate up +5.4%

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