New service lets Singaporeans drive rental cars to Malaysia
Singaporeans can now drive cars across the Causeway into West Malaysia thanks to a new cross-border feature recently launched by car-sharing company GetGo.
Drive to Malaysia, a new service from GetGo, enables Singaporeans to rent and drive a vehicle into West Malaysia, including cities like Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur. This flexible option allows users to travel anywhere within West Malaysia for the duration of their booking, unlike traditional cross-border taxis and ride-hailing services that typically operate between fixed pick-up and drop-off points.
The service requires bookings of at least 12 hours, but can extend up to five days, and users can reserve a vehicle up to 30 days in advance. Travelers can cross the border via the Woodlands Causeway or Tuas Second Link, and are permitted to drive throughout West Malaysia only, with entry into Thailand or other countries prohibited.
Booking the service does not require a deposit or mileage charge, but does include a cross-border surcharge equivalent to 30% of the time charge, with caps depending on the vehicle category and day of travel. Drivers must present a valid passport with at least six months' validity and a physical driver's license for each registered driver.
The launch of Drive to Malaysia comes as demand for Singapore-Malaysia cross-border travel remains high, with Singaporeans making approximately 19.4 million round trips to Johor Bahru annually and spending around $1.69 billion in retail and food and beverage businesses there, according to a Singapore Business Federation study. GetGo reportedly received nearly 2,000 inquiries from individuals interested in participating in the beta program within just 48 hours of opening applications, indicating strong early interest in the new service.
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