GetGo (carsharing company)
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Car rental |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Headquarters | 55 Ayer Rajah Crescent, #07-12/26, Singapore 139949 |
Area served | Singapore |
Key people | Toh Ting Feng (Co-Founder, CEO), Johnson Lim (Co-Founder, CMO) |
| Services | |
| Website | www |
GetGo is a car sharing service based in Singapore. Launched in 2021, it is currently the largest carsharing company in Singapore in terms of fleet and location size.[1] As of February 2024, it has over 3,000 vehicles across 1,700 locations in Singapore.[2]
On February 23, 2023, it announced a fundraising round of SGD $20 million (US$14.9 million) from Treis, a family-backed investment group, for the purpose of growing its fleet of electric vehicles.[3]
History[edit]
GetGo was incorporated in August 2020[4] and officially launched in February 2021. GetGo began with an initial fleet of 400 vehicles from Lion City Rentals, a car-rental company formerly owned by Uber.[5] It attracted 14,000 users in its pre-launched registration, and over 20,000 users within its first two months of operation.[6]
As of November 2023, GetGo has a user count of over 300,000 users within Singapore. It also received acceptance into Enterprise Singapore's "Scale-Up" program to plan an overseas expansion.[7]
In February 2024, GetGo announced a partnership with SBS Transit, Singapore's largest public bus company, to place their vehicles near MRT and bus interchanges for last-mile connectivity.[8]
Services[edit]
GetGo offers a "point A to A" car-sharing platform that prioritizes a greater ease of use. It is available to licensed Singapore residents over the age of 19 with at least a year of driving experience, or to licensed residents over the age of 25 without driving experience. The service is integrated with Singapore's SingPass MyInfo system for registration and verification.[9]
The GetGo platform is currently mobile exclusive. Bookings, unlocking/locking of vehicles, and support are done through GetGo's Android and iOS apps. Vehicle locations are not centralized, but rather primarily located throughout Singapore's residential communities, such as in public housing carparks. With a point A to A model, vehicles must be returned to where they were originally picked up in.[10]
Unlike traditional car rental or carsharing pricing models, GetGo does not charge any security deposits or membership fees. Their pricing is based on booking duration, vehicle selection, and timing of booking. Costs for refueling/recharging are covered in each booking.[11]
Fleet[edit]
GetGo offers a combination of petrol, diesel, and electric vehicles within its fleet. It is currently the largest carsharing fleet in Singapore, with approximately 3000 vehicles across 1600 locations. The company has a goal of 10,000 electrical vehicles within its fleet by 2030.[12]
Current brands in the GetGo fleet[edit]
- BMW
- BYD
- DFSK
- Suzuki
- Kia
- Lexus
- Mercedes-Benz
- Opel
- Polestar
- SKODA
- Volkswagen
- Honda
- Hyundai
- Mazda
- Mitsubishi
- Nissan
- Renault
- SsangYong
- Toyota
Gallery[edit]
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GetGo Hyundai Kona EV -
GetGo Mazda 3 -
GetGo Opel Mokka -
GetGo Ssangyong Tivoli -
GetGo Suzuki Ignis
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References[edit]
- ^ Salim, Zafirah. "GetGo co-founder on how they became S'pore's largest car-sharing provider in just two years". Vulcanpost. Vulcanpost. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
- ^ Tan, Christopher. "400 shared cars near all North East, Downtown line MRT stops in SBS Transit-GetGo tie-up". The Strait Times. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ Ahmad, Samreen (23 February 2023). "SG's GetGo Carsharing raises $14.9m to expand electric fleet". Tech In Asia. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ^ "GETGO TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD". SGP Business. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ^ "Newly launched GetGo enters Singapore car-sharing market". Straitstimes. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
- ^ "S'pore Car-Sharing Firm GetGo Charges No Deposit, Membership Fees". Vulcan Post. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
- ^ Sivakumar, Yoganeetha (6 November 2023). "GetGo unveils 14,000 sqft office at one-north – aims to double headcount, expand overseas". Vulcan Post. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ^ "SBS Transit And GetGo Enter Into Strategic Partnership To Advance Sustainable Mobility In Singapore". SBS Transit. SBS Transit. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ Lim, Mary. "GetGo's co-founder Toh Ting Feng makes driving more sustainable". The Peak Magazine. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ^ Gomez, Joseph. "GetGo Car Sharing Review (2023): Prices, Promos, and New EV Line-up". Money Smart. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ Koh, Joel. "Car Sharing in Singapore 2023 Guide: Which Car Sharing is Best in Singapore?". Seedly. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ^ Sivakumar, Yoganeetha. "GetGo receives S$20M investment to grow electric fleet, aims to have 10,000 greener vehicles by 2030". Vulcan Post. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
