Indonesian superapp operator Gojek has launched GoCar Kids and GoCar XL Kids in Singapore, while engineering services firm Quest Global has teamed up with TomTom.
Gojek drives in kids-friendly vehicles
Indonesian superapp operator Gojek is launching GoCar Kids and GoCar XL Kids in Singapore, expanding its transport offering in the city-state, according to an announcement.
The new service caters to those travelling with children aged 4-7 years and will be available to all users in Singapore from January 10, 2023. Gojek said the launch of GoCar Kids and GoCar XL Kids follows recent changes to improve the user experience for consumers and driver-partners.
Vehicles enrolled in the service will be equipped with one special seat for children between the height of 1m and 1.35m. For GoCar Kids, vehicles can take three adults and one child, while for GoCar XL, cars will be available for larger groups of up to five adults and one child.
“Families travelling with young children have often requested this feature for greater safety and convenience, and it allows driver-partners additional earnings opportunities as well,” said Lien Choong Luen, General Manager of Gojek Singapore.
Last November, Gojek and ComfortDelGro, Singapore’s largest taxi operator, teamed up to explore ways to address challenges affecting the point-to-point transport industry in the country. As part of the collaboration, Gojek users will be able to book ComfortDelGro taxis via the Gojek app.
Quest Global, TomTom tie up for Digital Cockpit
Private equity-backed engineering services firm Quest Global has partnered with geolocation technology firm TomTom to deliver next-generation software and application for TomTom’s Digital Cockpit platform.
TomTom, headquartered in Amsterdam, is a mapmaker that provides location data and technology to drivers, carmakers, businesses, and developers.
As part of the partnership deal, TomTom and Quest Global will work with OEMs across the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific to deliver infotainment solutions.
According to the announcement, the two will leverage Android Automotive’s ecosystem and provide platform optimisation to facilitate integration of TomTom’s Digital Cockpit platform.
The said platform provides personalised, protected in-vehicle experiences across brands, car models, and trim levels.