Car sharing in Singapore has changed significantly since 2024 — BlueSG is gone, Flexar has launched in its place, and GetGo now has over 3,000 vehicles islandwide. Here's how our family navigates it all without owning a car.
Fact: owning a car in Singapore is expensive, and getting more so. With Category A COE prices having exceeded $100,000, the true cost of running a standard family car over ten years now runs to over $200,000. I’ve made peace with not owning one, and honestly? Car sharing has made that very easy.
As efficient as Singapore’s public transport is, it’s tough with young kids — the commutes, the cranky moments, the logistics of getting everyone from A to B without a meltdown. Car sharing fills that gap without the financial commitment of ownership. Here are the three services our family uses regularly in 2026, and what’s changed since we last reviewed them.
Why trust this guide
This isn’t a roundup written from a press release. Our writer Syazana is a Singapore-based mum of two who has been using car sharing services as her family’s primary mode of transport since 2024. The reviews here are based on real, regular use — school runs, grocery trips, family day outs, and the occasional chaotic moving day. Pricing and service details have been updated in July 2026 to reflect the current landscape, including the shutdown of BlueSG and the launch of its successor, Flexar. We update this guide as services change, because car sharing in Singapore moves fast.
Review: Three tried-and-tested car sharing services in Singapore
GetGo
Best for: quick errands in the neighbourhood or half-day outings
GetGo is a car sharing app that has no subscription fees and charges as little as $3 per hour and $0.39/km of mileage depending on the car category and whether you’re booking during a peak or off-peak period. It’s easy to sign up, get verified, find a car near you and unlock your first ride – just do it all through the app. My kids go to school about 10 minutes from home, and while it’s usually an easy walkable distance, we’re in a pickle when it rains cats and dogs. So I find it especially convenient to book a GetGo for an hour, do the quick school pickup in under 20 minutes and still have lots of time to spare for nearby errands like popping to the grocery store or picking up a cheeky bubble tea.
What I love about GetGo is how well maintained the cars usually are. My top pick is the Ssangyong Tivoli, which is available at my nearest carpark and is often kept very clean (even has the ‘new car’ smell!). Depending on your location, the cars available will vary. You can even rent luxury cars (think BMW 528i, Lexus RX300 and Mercedes Benz C180) but they’re not widely available and will depend on location. Do note that when renting from GetGo, you will have to return the car to the parking lot you rented the car from. Plus, as they charge a mileage fee, the cost adds up the further you drive. If petrol runs low, just head to the nearest petrol station and get a top up with the fuel card that’s included.
Flexar (formerly BlueSG)
Best for: Getting from point to point without returning to where you started
You might remember BlueSG , Singapore’s pioneering all-electric car sharing service that launched in 2017. It paused operations in August 2025 and has relaunched in 2026 under a new name: Flexar. Same point-to-point concept, new fleet, new app, and a streamlined sign-up process.
The key difference from GetGo and Tribecar: with Flexar, you pick up a car at one station and drop it off at any other Flexar station: no need to return to where you started. This makes it genuinely useful for one-way trips, which is a real advantage when you’re heading to school drop-off and then straight to the office, or running errands across town. The fleet is a mix of electric and petrol cars (a shift from BlueSG’s all-electric model), and there’s no membership fee and no deposit required.
Sign up via Singpass, find your nearest Flexar station, and go.
Pricing: Tiered per-minute rates that get cheaper the longer you drive. The first five minutes are free. After that: $0.52/min for the next 15 minutes, dropping to $0.49/min, then $0.46/min, and $0.44/min beyond the one-hour mark. Fuel is included; ERP and parking while active are not. As of mid-2026, Flexar has around 200 vehicles and 100+ pick-up/drop-off points concentrated in Punggol, Sengkang, Hougang, Tampines, Ang Mo Kio, and Toa Payoh, with expansion planned throughout the year. Coverage is still growing — check the app for availability in your area.
Where to find it: Download the Flexar app (available on iOS and Android) and sign up via Singpass.
Tribecar
Best for: All-day drives
Need the car all day at an affordable rate? That’s what Tribecar is for. You could rent a Tribecar by the hour for as little as $0.55/h depending on the car type and timing, or spring for a full-day rental from $65.40 for 24 hours. Tribecar also offers multiple vehicle types (even motorbikes and vans!), which are not often readily available by other car sharing services. I remember booking a van via Tribecar during those early newlywed days and taking matters into our own hands for our first big house move… But I digress.
While Tribecar is very affordable as far as full-day car rentals go, the cars available are usually much older. So don’t expect any fancy new models. Plus, some cars include fuel in your booking, while other cars will require the driver to bear the cost of petrol. Tribecar also requires you to put down a $100 deposit before your first rental. The deposit will be refunded to you if you close your account.
Top tips for car sharing in Singapore
- Bring your own cashcard and remember to remove it from the IU before you end your rental.
- Bring car seats for the kids. To ensure we adhere to proper car safety, we always have the Urban Kanga car seat and Mifold booster seat with us so the kids not only sit still, but are also sufficiently protected while we get around.
- Keep the interior clean and take any rubbish along with you. It helps make the car sharing experience pleasant for everyone!
- Get clued up on insurance. Each car sharing service has their own set of terms and conditions, so make sure you’re aware of what it would entail if you (touch wood!) get into an accident.
- Be prepared for glitches. Recently, BlueSG was in the spotlight for errant charges to users related to the glitches their app was facing. There have also been past anecdotal cases of users booking GetGo cars in advance only to find them cancelled at the last minute due to faulty vehicles or overbooking. So do keep these in mind when you’re planning to book a car sharing service and always have a Plan B.
In short, there’s no ‘best’ or ‘cheapest’ car sharing app out there, as each service has its pros and cons. My family and I are so grateful that we have these various options at our disposal, and hope they continue to be around so those of us who aren’t ready to commit to owning our own cars can book a car on demand with ease. Plus who can argue with contributing lesser carbon emissions to the environment?
Have you tried other car sharing services like Drive lah, Shariot or Car Lite? Drop me an email if you’d like to share your experience!
