Electric car-sharing firm BlueSG to wind down current operations on Aug 8

SINGAPORE — BlueSG will wind down its current operations on Aug 8 at 11.59pm, the electric car-sharing company announced in a statement on Aug 4. It added that billing, account closures, and subscription adjustments and refunds will be managed until the end of the month.

It said that it is embarking on a major platform upgrade to better serve the evolving needs of shared mobility in Singapore. The upgraded platform will introduce a refreshed fleet, an expanded network and enhanced technology. The new service is slated for launch in 2026.

Chief executive of BlueSG Keith Kee said: "As the landscape evolved and we observed the potential scale of car-sharing users, it became clear that the current infrastructure of BlueSG needs to be upgraded fast to meet the demands of tomorrow.

"That's why we're taking bold steps now to pause, minimise distractions and focus our resources on delivering a completely new platform." The upgrade draws on lessons from BlueSG's journey as Singapore's first electric vehicle-sharing A-to-B service and will be designed from the ground up, the company said.

Existing users of the platform can look forward to exclusive privileges at the launch of the new service.

Further updates, including timeline, features and launch plans will be announced in the upcoming months, BlueSG added.

The Consumers Association of Singapore (Case) said it is working with BlueSG to create a dedicated channel to address matters related to the refund of credits and outstanding bills.

Those who need help may approach Case via its hotline on 6277-5100 or its website at www.case.org.sg.

In 2017, BlueSG launched as the first electric car-sharing service in Singapore and as part of the Land Transport Authority's pilot programme on a national-level electric vehicle car-sharing initiative.

The company now runs a fleet of almost 1,000 electric vehicles, with over 1,500 charging points across the island.

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