'Grab' concept for SAF transport overhaul

Tender for new system aims to optimise resources, improve efficiency

The Singapore Armed Forces is seeking to revamp its transport services, including a portal for soldiers to make last-minute requests for vehicles similar to private-hire operator Grab's concept.
The Singapore Armed Forces is seeking to revamp its transport services, including a portal for soldiers to make last-minute requests for vehicles similar to private-hire operator Grab's concept. ST PHOTOS: ALPHONSUS CHERN, FILE
The Singapore Armed Forces is seeking to revamp its transport services, including a portal for soldiers to make last-minute requests for vehicles similar to private-hire operator Grab's concept.
The Singapore Armed Forces is seeking to revamp its transport services, including a portal for soldiers to make last-minute requests for vehicles similar to private-hire operator Grab's concept. ST PHOTOS: ALPHONSUS CHERN, FILE
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The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is seeking to overhaul its transport services, including having a portal for soldiers to make last-minute requests for vehicles - similar to a concept employed by private-hire operators like Grab.

This new system is meant to change the way transport services are provided to military units from the army, navy or air force, such as how requests for drivers, vehicles or fuel are made.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on March 23, 2020, with the headline 'Grab' concept for SAF transport overhaul. Subscribe