Indonesian unicorn Gojek signed a partnership contract with TransCab, a local company in Singapore. Reportedly, the partnership will result in more various transportation options in the country.
Accordingly, a part of the partnership suggests that more than 3000 TransCab drivers will be bookable through Gojek’s apps. In addition, the service will be available to public this December according to Tech in Asia.
TransCab CEO Teo Kiang Ang stated that they will explore more benefits through the partnership. Among the benefits, this includes optional home electricity rates by Union Energy, a Singaporean electricity provider and a holding company of TransCab.
The further talks with TransCab along with Union Energy mark a more advanced partnership between Gojek and TransCab Group in Singapore. In the past, Gojek also formed a partnership with Trans-Cab’s vehicle rental arm, Trans-Leasing.
The Indonesian ride-hailing giant, moreover, looks forward to offer new services and features to compete against Grab in its home-turf. This is so for Gojek thinks that Singapore is a highly promising market.
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Gojek and Its Users in Singapore
Speaking of its users in Singapore, Gojek says that the Singaporeans are so far the most vocal customers. Gojek’s co-CEO Andre Soelistyo said so and compare them to the other countries’ users even Indonesians.
However, Soelistyo argued that it is a good thing since it proves that Singaporeans recognizes Gojek. In addition, the reaction also lets the company knows that Singaporeans have a high standard.
“When we decided to launch in Singapore, it was (to investigate) whether our product quality can stand the test for a more developed country,” he explained. “If our products and features don’t stand the test of customer needs (in Singapore), then when we want to be a global company, there is always that standard that we have to reach.”
The co-CEO made the statement when the company was celebrating its one year anniversary in Singapore. Apart from talking about the Singapore’s standards, Soelistyo also appreciated the company’s achievement within a year.
“We have completed 30 million trips here since we launched exactly one year ago, a significant milestone that would not have been possible without the support of our driver-partners, customers, and everyone in the Gojek Singapore team,” he added.
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