after hungrygowhere by singtel uplorry, zipster by SMRT also bye bye liao

[TerrexLee]

Less than two years after it made its debut, an app that aimed to bring multiple transport options under one platform has folded, along with the SMRT-backed start-up that developed it.


Launched in September 2019, Zipster - developed by mobilityX, a subsidiary of transport operator SMRT - said then it planned to offer commuters virtually unlimited rides on buses and trains for a flat monthly subscription fee, as well as discounted rides on ride-hailing services and shared-bikes.

It said at the time it had about 16,000 users following a beta trial, and had partnered with Grab, Gojek and electric car-sharing firm BlueSG to offer their services through the app.


During the launch event, it was also announced that Enterprise Singapore was working with mobilityX to expand Zipster's operations to other countries in the region.

https://tinyurI.com/24w5tn22

 

[laksaboy]

During the launch event, it was also announced that Enterprise Singapore was working with mobilityX to expand Zipster's operations to other countries in the region.

Anytime the PAP technocrats are involved, don't expect anything good to happen.

...said then it planned to offer commuters virtually unlimited rides on buses and trains for a flat monthly subscription fee

Other countries already have a weekly or monthly travel pass for public transport. You don't need a bullshit subscription fee or worse, use your shitty app for that.

 

[Untouchable]

I don't even know the existence of this app.

 

[laksaboy]

If you're using Android, you can download and then manually install the apk here.

https://m.apkpure.com/zipster/zipster.io

Apk files are really zip package files. You can rename the .apk file extension to .zip, and see the contents inside it.

 

[Pinkieslut]

Great news! More Jobless slinkies to deliver grab!

 

[glockman]

I don't even know the existence of this app.

Precisely. Haven't heard of it.

 

[Scrooball (clone)]

Zipster? I haven't hear of it before. Some lousy half-ass marketing for sure.

 

[laksaboy]

The Cheena NewsAsia people were doing free advertising for Zipster in Sep 2019.

 

[rushifa666]

This is why mrt is a retard. Even mrt station no ads. Empty spaces greet you

 

[rushifa666]

Oh ho the app only launched in 2020. Shit article again. So in one year they are gone

 

[50000]

Anytime the PAP technocrats are involved, don't expect anything good to happen.

all the temasek companies hv some kind of TechCo, just burning $$ to support the local tech grads that cannot get a job against the CECA infested industry.

problem is, the locals are all mediocre and lacks vision and drive. they also think they are working for the googles and apples and expect all the "fun" frills parts of working for those organisations. further hampered by the bureaucratic red tape existing in temasek organisations plus the typically "uncle" and "ah pek" senior managements, All will be doomed to fail. I believe SP has a Digital company also, another one doomed to kaput soon