Gojek launches car service in HCMC
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Gojek on Thursday debuted its four-wheel ride-hailing service GoCar, first prioritizing healthcare workers before expanding to the public later this year.
The Indonesian ride-hailing company started the service with 50 vehicles in Ho Chi Minh City dedicated to serving healthcare workers from five hospitals and medical command centers.
All driver-partners are required to test Covid-19 negative before their first trip and on a weekly basis after that.
Gojek has arranged for drivers to stay at hotels from now until late September when the city’s social distancing campaign is set to end.
“We have made all the necessary preparations to launch GoCar this year,” said Duc Phung, Gojek Vietnam general manager.
“When the pandemic escalated in HCMC and social distancing regulations were put in place, we pivoted quickly, adjusting the service to focus on supporting healthcare workers.”
GoCar is the latest addition to Gojek’s line-up of offerings in the Vietnamese market, which include on-demand services for motorbike-hailing (GoRide), parcel delivery (GoSend) and online food delivery (GoFood).
Its competitors Grab and Be have been offering car services for years.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which hospitals and medical command centres will GoCar initially serve in Ho Chi Minh City?
Which hospitals and medical command centres will GoCar initially serve in Ho Chi Minh City?
Gojek has dedicated its initial 50 GoCar vehicles to serving healthcare workers from five hospitals and medical command centres in Ho Chi Minh City. The article does not specify the names of these facilities.
Q.What COVID-19 testing requirements are in place for GoCar driver-partners?
What COVID-19 testing requirements are in place for GoCar driver-partners?
All GoCar driver-partners must test Covid-19 negative before their first trip. They are then required to undergo weekly Covid-19 testing to ensure continued safety for passengers and the community.
Q.When is Gojek planning to expand GoCar services beyond healthcare workers to the general public?
When is Gojek planning to expand GoCar services beyond healthcare workers to the general public?
Gojek plans to expand its GoCar service to the general public later this year, after initially prioritising healthcare workers. The exact date is not specified beyond 'later this year'.
Q.How long will Gojek's GoCar driver-partners be accommodated in hotels?
How long will Gojek's GoCar driver-partners be accommodated in hotels?
Gojek has arranged for its GoCar driver-partners to stay at hotels from now until late September. This arrangement coincides with the expected end of the city's social distancing campaign.
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