Bike-sharing operator HelloRide warned over attempts to discuss prices with rival Anywheel
The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore said there had been no breach of the Competition Act after Anywheel refused to engage in the proposed price discussions and reported HelloRide’s approaches to CCS.
The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore has issued a warning to bike-sharing operator HelloRide for attempting to engage in pricing discussions with its sole competitor, Anywheel. HelloRide and Anywheel are the only two licensed shared bicycle operators in Singapore. The Commission began its investigation after receiving complaints from Anywheel.
HelloRide's representatives reached out to an Anywheel representative on two separate occasions in July and October 2025 to propose discussions about pricing between the companies. However, Anywheel declined to continue the dialogue and reported the communications to the CCS. The commission found that HelloRide's actions did not violate the Competition Act, as Anywheel's refusal to engage and subsequent reporting demonstrated responsible behavior.
However, the commission emphasized that any pricing discussions between the two operators would likely have a significant impact on competition and consumers in the market. HelloRide stated that its outreach aimed to discuss the broader public transportation landscape and pricing environment in Singapore, not shared bicycle pricing between the two operators.
The commission recommended that businesses involved in such situations report the information to CCS and decline to participate in anti-competitive exchanges.
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