Grab rolls out cross-border carpooling service between Johor Bahru and Singapore

It will help ease congestion at checkpoints.

Grab has unveiled GrabHitch, its first inter-country carpooling service which will target commuters travelling between Johor Bahru and Singapore.

According to Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints Authority and Malaysia’s Immigration Department, an estimated 400,000 commuters pass through the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints daily. Despite high toll fees and frequent traffic jams, a majority of commuters still prefer to travel by private cars when crossing the border for the convenience of door-to-door transport.

The fare for a GrabHitch ride is calculated based on the distance of the ride and a fixed cross-border surcharge. Passengers can pre-book rides up to 7 days in advance, and up to 30 minutes before the pickup time, by simply selecting a convenient pickup and drop-off location. Drivers and passengers will be notified when a successful match of the route is made.

The ride-sharing service is still in beta. It will be available for booking in JB and SG starting 20 June.

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