NOT POINT-TO-POINT
Unlike BlueSG’s point-to-point service, Tribecar will offer the repurposed vehicles for longer-term rentals, ranging from three months to two years.
Monthly rental prices will range from S$888 (US$692) to S$958, with optional add-ons including access to TotalEnergies Blue charging lots, accident insurance and colour changes.
The rented cars can also be charged at any charging operator, different from BlueSG’s rules of use, where cars can only be charged at the TotalEnergies charging lots.
Asked whether the repurposed cars could be ageing or outdated and pose any risks, the Tribecar spokesperson said that safety “has always been a top priority” for the firm and “significant effort” has been made to ensure every vehicle meets strict standards.
“All cars are thoroughly upgraded and inspected by certified engineers under strict safety and quality controls before being handed over to leasing customers,” the spokesperson said.
If a car cannot be driven for more than two days due to a maintenance issue, a replacement vehicle will be provided.
EVs also generally experience less wear and tear than petrol or diesel cars, the spokesperson noted.
BlueSG announced earlier this month that it will suspend operations from Aug 8, calling it a “strategic pause” before its relaunch next year.
It had also said the relaunch would involve a new platform and a refreshed fleet with a new range of vehicles. The company told CNA that it would progressively retire its current fleet.
The pause will result in layoffs to “a portion” of its workforce, the firm had said, but declined to disclose specific numbers of those affected.
Car-sharing firms, including Tribecar, told CNA in the wake of BlueSG’s announcement that they would not be filling the point-to-point void for now, citing operational challenges.
