In an interview with The Edge Singapore, Toh calls the company a “Covid-19 baby”. Transportation is one of the various challenges society faces. “Because of the pandemic, people were shifting away from public transportation. The government was discouraging people from going out. At the same time — when we go out — we observe that existing car-sharing players are doing relatively well,” says Toh.
Owning a car is considered unnecessary in Singapore due to the nation’s efficient public transport and taxi systems. If nothing else, car ownership is considered a luxury due to high vehicle prices. With limited cars for sale, potential owners must also bid for a certificate of entitlement (COE), and prices for these have reached new highs in recent years.
GetGo, launched on Feb 25, 2021, by co-founders Toh Ting Feng and Johnson Lim, offers convenient car-sharing options for those needing easy access to a vehicle. Toh is also the company’s CEO, while Lim is the chief marketing officer (CMO).
