airasia ride debuts in Kota Kinabalu

KOTA KINABALU, 12 SEPTEMBER 2022 - The most value-for-money and fastest-growing e-hailing platform airasia ride has officially launched its services in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah today with its signature unbeatable fares for customers and amazing benefits for drivers in the city.

Datuk Seri Panglima Dr. Jeffrey Kitingan, Deputy Chief Minister II of Sabah graced the launch of airasia ride in Kota Kinabalu today and officially flagged off the airasia ride convoy together with Amanda Woo, CEO of airasia Super App. Also attending the launch today were Lim Chiew Shan, Regional CEO of airasia ride and Lim Ben-Jie, Head of Delivery, airasia Super App.

As part of the launch celebrations, airasia ride will be giving out 10,000 free rides to everyone across Malaysia from now until 12 September 2022 with the promo code FREERIDE. New users can also use the promo code ILOVEMY to save RM5 off their first ride. Click on the 'Ride' icon on the airasia Super App to find out more.

Datuk Seri Panglima Dr. Jeffrey Kitingan, Deputy Chief Minister II of Sabah said, "We would like to congratulate the airasia Super App team for the launch of airasia ride in Sabah. We are happy to know that the people in Kota Kinabalu are the first to experience airasia ride's service in East Malaysia. This is a very welcome development, as it doesn't only create a flourishing business environment in the State capital but also provides many job opportunities in the ride-hailing sector for our Sabahan youths. AirAsia has been a significant player supporting Sabah's tourism sector especially after the reopening of the borders with the relaunching of several key international and local tourism routes, and we look forward to providing even better services on the road to tourists visiting the state with the launch of airasia ride."

Amanda Woo, CEO of airasia Super App added, "We are proud to introduce airasia ride in Sabah today. This is an amazing milestone for us as we take one step closer to provide our service to the entire Malaysia by the end of this year, and we would like to thank the state government of Sabah for their support throughout our expansion process in the state. Not only will customers benefit from this launch with our amazing promos, we also urge e-hailing drivers to check out airasia Ride's unique fleet programme initiative. Through this initiative, aspiring drivers will be provided with the vehicles and training needed to obtain their PSV license, monthly income from RM2,000 to RM4,000 with additional incentive up to RM4,000 monthly, e-hailing insurance, EPF, SOSCO and medical benefits. Drivers under airasia ride who earn the rank of Captain for three consecutive months can also look forward to Unlimited AirAsia Flights at 90% off."

Those interested in driving with airasia ride can click on the linkhere.

Apart from earning 85% of the net fares (excluding toll charges), which is higher than other e-hailing providers in the market, airasia ride drivers can also leverage one of the strongest airline brands in Asia to serve better customers travelling to and from the airport. Guests on AirAsia flights can now easily book their airport transfers with airasia ride during their flight bookings.

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