{
  "id": 1505000,
  "title": "Treinetic launches GetIn, a new journey-sharing App connecting professionals travelling the same route",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/treinetic-launches-getin-a-new-journey-sharing-app-connecting",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-17T13:44:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/treinetic-launches-getin-a-new-journey-sharing-app-connecting-professionals-travelling-the-same-route/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Treinetic unveiled GetIn, a journey-sharing mobile App, on August 16th, 2026. The app is designed to connect verified professionals who are traveling the same route, offering a unique mobility solution in Sri Lanka.\n\nGetIn operates on a simple premise: thousands of professionals make similar daily journeys, often traveling alone with unused seats. Through the app, a driver, or 'Captain', can share available seats on a planned journey, while a traveler, or 'Passenger', can find a compatible route, share transportation costs, and potentially form a valuable professional connection.\n\nGetIn is not a taxi service or roadside pick-up service. It aims to make existing journeys more useful, economical, and connected. According to Numbeo’s Traffic Index by Country 2026 Mid-Year, Sri Lanka ranks third-highest globally in traffic, highlighting the need for smarter, more efficient mobility solutions.\n\nGetIn introduces a new approach to mobility by enabling people to share their daily commutes, increase vehicle utilization, and foster a more interconnected transportation ecosystem. By optimizing the use of existing vehicles and empty seats, GetIn strives to alleviate congestion, reduce unnecessary fuel consumption, and promote a cleaner, more sustainable future for Sri Lanka.\n\nGetIn's operation begins with a journey that is already planned. The driver, or 'Captain', shares the route, date, time, and number of available seats on the platform. Verified Passengers can then search for a matching journey in the same direction. The platform's use of same-route matching, a vetted professional community, and opportunities for meaningful connections distinguishes it from traditional ride-hailing platforms.\n\nImal Perera, CEO of Treinetic, commented, “GetIn, a journey-sharing platform developed by Treinetic, turns an empty seat into shared value.” Passengers gain access to a practical journey already heading in their direction, while 'Captains' can offset part of their everyday travel costs. However, the platform's benefits extend beyond commuting. Perera added, “Our vision is to create connections between professionals who may otherwise never have met.”\n\nPerera concluded, “Over time, making better use of journeys already taking place also has the potential to support more efficient urban mobility and reduce unnecessary vehicle use. That is the thinking behind our promise: Same Route. New Connections.” Trust and community form the cornerstone of the GetIn experience, with the platform built around verified users and planned journeys rather than spontaneous roadside pick-ups. This structured environment allows 'Captains' and 'Passengers' to connect based on compatible routes and travel plans.",
  "summary": "Treinetic, on Suday 16th August 2026 launched GetIn, a planned journey-sharing mobile App that connects verified professionals already travelling in the same direction. GetIn is built around a simple idea: thousands of professionals make similar journeys every day, often travelling alone with unused seats in their vehicles. Through the app, a Captain (the person driving) […]",
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}