They found Urge to join ride-hailing market
New Singapore-based firm to take in full-time salaried drivers and offer courier services
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(Clockwise from left) Mr Muhammad Shabreen Hussain, who is spearheading Urge's Malaysian business, chief liaison officer Derrick Neo, marketing officer Sayat Sherlyn Parungao and chief operating officer Kelvin Ho. The firm has a fleet of about 100 cars and aims to have a full launch within a month.
ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
A new ride-hailing firm is hoping to make its mark both in Singapore and across the Causeway.
Singapore-based Urge aims to differentiate itself from the companies that have entered the market following Uber's exit by offering not only private-hire cars, but also food delivery, logistics and courier services.

