BlueSG Halts Electric Car-Sharing Operations for Major Platform Overhaul and Workforce Restructuring in Singapore
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BlueSG will temporarily cease its electric car-sharing operations on August 8th to undertake a comprehensive platform and fleet upgrade.
The strategic pause aims to enhance service reliability and efficiency, following significant subscriber growth since Goldbell's 2021 acquisition.
Industry experts express concerns that the extended service hiatus could lead to user attrition, effectively forcing BlueSG to rebuild its user base.
The company is managing staff layoffs and offering support, with a new service launch anticipated in 2026.
SINGAPORE – BlueSG, Singapore's leading electric car-sharing provider, announced it will wind down its current operations on August 8 at 11:59 PM, initiating a strategic pause for a major platform and fleet upgrade. The move, effective immediately, aims to introduce a refreshed fleet, an expanded network of pickup and drop-off points, and enhanced technology designed to improve reliability and efficiency, with a new service slated for launch in 2026.
The company confirmed it is implementing staff layoffs, though specific numbers were not disclosed, attributing the decision to a