GoCar Malaysia Initiative Supports Vaccination Effort; Helps Kampung Tunku ADUN Provide Free Shuttle Service
GoCar Malaysia has started the GoVax CSR programme to support the government’s vaccination effort by providing safe transportation to those who have limited mobility or don’t own a vehicle.
The GoVax programme has two objectives i.e. to provide a free yet safe alternative to conventional public transportation to and from vaccination centres for residents in markets where GoCar operates (Klang Valley and Penang); and to assist underrepresented senior citizens and persons with disabilities in the Petaling district.
In this initiative, GoCar is offering three hours of free vehicle usage for vaccination appointments via the “GOVAX” promo code.
For the senior citizens and persons with disabilities living in Petaling district, Selangor, they will be provided with a free shuttle service to and from the designated vaccination centres at Hospital Shah Alam, Klinik Rakan Medik Petaling Jaya and Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre.
On this, the company is working with Kampung Tunku ADUN YB Lim Yi Wei to serve all senior homes, senior citizens and persons with disabilities within the Petaling district, which includes Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya, parts of Shah Alam and Kota Damansara. The aged population in Petaling Jaya itself is estimated to be about 10 percent.
“Since the pandemic hit, we have been looking for ways to do our part and help reduce the COVID-19 impact, be it by providing free car usage to healthcare front liners during the first movement control order (MCO) or by extending more savings to customers through multiple special offers,” said Wong Hoe Mun, CEO, GoCar Malaysia.
“Now, we are expanding support to senior citizens and people with disabilities. We are delighted to partner with YB Lim, who has been tireless in championing the predicaments that these underrepresented groups face in getting around, which will hamper their ability to get inoculated,” he added.
“A key factor in making sure public health policies succeed is inclusivity. Senior citizens and people with disabilities are high-risk groups in the sense that they are more susceptible to COVID-19 and have a higher mortality rate. However, they might decide to forgo vaccination due to mobility or transportation issues,” said YB Lim.
“As such, I am delighted to partner with GoCar in this GoVax initiative to reduce barriers and ensure these high-risk groups are sufficiently vaccinated,” she added.
Accessing the GoVax free shuttle service for senior citizens and PWDs:
The free shuttle service is prioritised for senior citizens aged 60 years and above, and persons with disabilities who do not own private transportation or have difficulties accessing public transportation. However, those with mobility challenges will need to be accompanied by someone who has experience managing these challenges, be it a caregiver, a friend or a family member.
To book the free GoVax shuttle service, follow these simple steps:
- Step 1: Ensure that the vaccination appointment has been confirmed by the government. Notifications will be provided via the MySejahtera app and SMS
- Step 2: Contact the GoVax taskforce at least three days before the scheduled vaccination appointment by calling the 24/7 hotline 1 300-30-2633. Slots are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. You will be asked to provide your name, IC number, mobile phone number and address for verification and coordination.
- Step 3: Someone from the GoVax taskforce will be in touch to confirm your freeshuttle pickup time, based on available slots.
- Step 4: Be ready half an hour before your scheduled pickup time with your IC and mobile phone and proof of your vaccination appointment.
- Step 5: Repeat steps 1-4 for your second vaccination appointment.
Those who already had their first vaccination shot are also eligible for the GoVax free shuttle for their second shot (Refer to Step 5 above). Do keep in mind that slots are limited. The GoVax shuttle service will be available from now until 31 August 2021.
Redeeming The “GOVAX” Promo Code
The “GOVAX” promo code offers the first three hours free for GoCar vehicles, and is valid only for round-tripbookings between 11 May and 31 July 2021. You will need a minimum of seven hours’ advance booking notice.
GoCar members can redeem their free three hours usage of a vehicle (not inclusive of SST) by entering “GOVAX” in the “Apply Promo Code” section via the GoCar mobile app before checking out.
Those who do not have a GoCar membership will need to first sign up for one by downloading the GoCar mobile app. A one-time non-refundable RM20 membership fee will be collected on the first booking.
Membership is open to anyone between 18 and 75 years old with a valid:
- P License / Full License / International Driving Permit
- Credit / Debit Card
- Malaysian / Singaporean / Indonesian phone number
If you have concerns about vehicle hygiene, GoCar Malaysia assures that its vehicles undergo contact point sanitisation daily, including wiping down of all common touch areas. Additionally, common touch areas like the door handles on vehicles used for the GoVax shuttle service will be wiped down after every trip before the next passenger gets on board.
To find out more about GoCar and the GoVax CSR programme, download the GoCar mobile app or click here: (http://bit.ly/GoVax_FreeShuttle).
