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New Transport App Lets You Compare Grab, GoJek & Public Transport Prices At The Same Time

New App Zipster Allows You To Plan & Pay For Transport Rides On 1 Platform

Have you ever opened up Grab followed by GoJek to compare the fare prices? Pretty inconvenient isn’t it? Well, you don’t have to worry about that now.

Zipster, which was launched on Monday (16 Sep), is an all-in-one transport app that will provide you with a price comparison guide between public transport, Grab, Gojek as well as taxis.

The app will also tell you how much time it takes when you take a specific mode of transport.

Screengrab via Zipster

If you choose the public transport option, the app will also direct you to the bus stop and tell you the time of the next bus’s arrival. It pretty much works like Google Maps, except with the price of the journey.

Subscription plans that cover bus, train and taxi fares

The app will also offer subscription packages which will give commuters free bus and train rides, while also providing discounts on ride-hailing services like Grab and Gojek. According to MobilityX – the startup behind the app – CEO Colin Lim, those who take public transport lots can expect to save up to 20% on their monthly transport spending.

There will be 3 to 5 of such plans, ranging from $50 to $100. The plans will also give users some level of customisation depending on their needs.

Zipster’s transport card
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Each subscription plan is being made for people with different needs, allowing you to buy the subscription that suits your transportation needs. Prices of the plans are likely to range from $50 to $100.

Special deals and offers

Like most apps that start out, Zipster has a list of promotions that last until Oct.

 

Here is a list of deals you can enjoy until 31 Oct 2019:

    • Free rides on shared bicycles with Anywheel
    • 15% off $10 GRAB taxi voucher purchase
    • 20% off your first Gojek ride (Capped at $3)
    • First ride free on ShareTransport
    • First 3 months free with BlueSG
    • $10 credits when you try out Smove
    • Complimentary personal accident protection (up to $10,000) by AXA Insurance

Screengrab via Zipster

Also, you can use “OHMY5” when you register on Zipster to get $5 travel credits. Be fast though, it’s only applicable for the first 2,000 users.

So, with such a convenient app now available on the play store/ app store, would you be downloading it to plan your transport daily?

Let us know in the comments below!

Featured images adapted from Zipster app.

Ong Ming Zhi

When Ming Zhi is not writing, he is probably somewhere with his camera. Oh, he loves spicy food too.

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