MyTeksi’s GrabCar launches in Singapore

  • Going head-to-head with Silicon Valley-primarily based startup’s UberX
  • Follows launch of top rate experience provider in KL and Manila

MyTeksi’s GrabCar launches in SingaporeMALAYSIAN startup GrabTaxi, known as MyTeksi in its domestic base, has launched its premium ride carrier GrabCar in Singapore, following the rollout of the new service in Kuala Lumpur and Manila earlier this year.
 
GrabCar is a complementary carrier that enables users to e book a personal rent premium automobile via their smartphones.
 
It operates on the equal mobile software platform as GrabTaxi (or the MyTeksi app in Malaysia), even as ensuring a continuing revel in for customers looking the selection among reserving taxis or top class vehicles, GrabCar said in a declaration.
 
“The inclusion of GrabCar as a part of the GrabTaxi provider indicates our preference and capacity to meet our customers’ wishes in particular for the duration of top hours. It gives them get admission to to a much broader community of taxis in addition to top class motors,” stated GrabTaxi founder and organization leader govt officer Anthony Tan (%).
 
“The inclusion of GrabCar as part of the GrabTaxi network will supply our passengers that personalized experience, while at the same time, make sure short, secure and dependable rides,” he added.
 
GrabCar changed into launched in Kuala Lumpur in May, with limousine service Mayflower on board. When requested how many motors or car companies are signed up for the Singapore rollout, the organisation told Digital News Asia (DNA) it's far unable to show the names of the auto organizations at this level as it is finalising agreements with them.
 
DNA additionally requested the employer about the take-up quotes of the GrabCar provider in Kuala Lumpur and Manila, the organization additionally replied: “As it's miles still early, [GrabTaxi] is looking to refine how GrabCar works in every marketplace. Once the device has been set in place, [we] will be able to see the developments and offer more feedback.”
 
GrabCar may also be going head-to-head with San Francisco-founded startup Uber, which has already rolled out its UberX service in Singapore.
 
When requested how GrabCar turned into going to differentiate itself in opposition to UberX, a GrabTaxi spokesperson said: “A key difference for GrabCar is the upfront set costs with out a hidden charges. This guarantees that passengers are fully aware about prices on the begin of the adventure. They will haven't any nasty surprises whilst their rides are over.”
 
In early April, GrabTaxi introduced it had secured Series A funding with existing investor Vertex Venture Holdings because the lead investor. The agency declined to disclose the amount, but an English every day positioned it at US$10 million. In May, it stated it had raised more than US$15 million in Series B investment, led via Silicon Valley-primarily based GGV Capital with participation from new investor Qunar, as well as Vertex Venture Holdings.

With over 1.2 million downloads of the GrabTaxi mobile app across the location and with 250,000 customers in step with month, GrabTaxi is the marketplace chief in South-East Asia, the business enterprise claims.
 
“GrabCar gives passengers in Singapore with all the perks of automobile possession, minus the problem,” stated GrabTaxi widespread supervisor Lim Kell Jay.
 
“We supply you from doorstep to doorstep so that you don’t have to worry about parking and the converting using conditions in Singapore – certainly leave the using to us.
 
“Also, speed stays our largest precedence – subsidized by way of the same promise as GrabTaxi, we are working intently with our partners to make sure we have enough exceptional drivers to back the demand,” he delivered.
 
To make a reserving, passengers select ‘GrabCar’ as their ‘automobile kind’ within the GrabTaxi app. They will realize the exact fare of their journey prior to confirming their booking and fee is in coins, GrabTaxi stated.
 
Related Stories:
 
MyTeksi launches Uber-like service, pundits laud flow
 
Uber starts its engines in Kuala Lumpur
 
EasyTaxi continues speedy ride, eyes Asian growth
 
GrabTaxi proclaims US$15 million Series B investment
 
 
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