Kummute, the platform behind ride-pooling services Kumpool and Kumride, has introduced a new cross-border taxi booking service on its mobile app. This enables seamless licensed taxi booking and rides between Malaysia and Singapore, made possible by a collaboration between the platform and taxi associations in both countries.
The cross-border taxi booking service can be found on the Kummute app’s homepage, appearing as a taxi silhouette and labeled as “Book a CB Taxi”. According to its landing page, passengers can book a taxi anywhere in West Malaysia and Singapore, but drop-off points are limited to specific locations in either country. Specifically, Larkin Sentral in Johor Bahru for the former, and Ban San Street Terminal for the latter.
According to its FAQ page, bookings are paid digitally while in-app, either via credit or debit cards, bank transfers, or e-wallets. Much like for its other services, transactions are handled by Kummute’s secure payment partner, betterpay. Meanwhile, rates will vary depending on factors such as distance and time.
Kummute adds that the current iteration of the service enables passengers to book with Ringgit Malaysia and Singapore Dollar. A second phase, which is set to be announced at a later date, is promised to add more features and innovations that will “further elevate the cross-border journey.”
(Source: Kummute, via Facebook)
