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In 2021, SWAT Mobility earned a coveted spot in Forbes Asia’s “100 Companies to Watch.” It is an accolade that speaks volumes about the company’s trajectory and vision.

SWAT Mobility is well positioned to drive the vehicle-routing technology space into its next growth phase, capturing market share and sustaining its leadership in the coming years.

OP360 seeks to reduce its employees’ struggle in commuting to work and introduces OP360 Mobility, a pay-per-ride employee shuttle service, to its 3,000 employees.

Cebu-based employers welcome the entry of modern day employee commuting platform—Mobility, a technology-based close-to-door, direct shuttle service that operates on a pay-per-ride basis for employees.

Office Partners 360 partners with SWAT Mobility to make employee transportation hassle-free, safer, and cost-effective through a tech-enabled transportation service, “Mobility”.

SWAT Mobility picked by Storm4 as the top 8 funded GreenTechs companies in Singapore, highlighting our efforts in taking a variety of approaches in innovating the GreenTech industry.

SWAT Mobility ลงนาม MOU กับไปรษณีย์ไทยเพื่อร่วมวิจัยนวัตกรรม AI เพื่อความยั่งยืน

SWAT Mobility signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Thailand Post Distribution on Wednesday to jointly research the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning in delivery load and route optimisation to drive sustainability.

With a goal of transforming into logistics 4.0, Thailand Post Distribution (THPD) signed MoU with Swat Mobility, to jointly research the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning in delivery load and route optimisation.

The Enterprise SG programme helps with the intern and company matching process, growing young talents for local firms like SWAT Mobility.

As part of Singapore and Japan's collaborative bridging, SWAT Mobility's participation opened doors to partnership opportunities with Kitakyushu and more.

The Smart Local features SWAT Mobility in its job guidance article for fresh graduates for having positive work culture and environment.

SWAT Mobility ventures into Cebu to provide innovative solutions that improve transport efficiency, reduce operational costs and enable businesses to reach markets more quickly.

Using Vietnam as a market, SWAT Mobility rolled out a transport solution that helps boost workers' commute efficiency.

SWAT Mobility brings smart solutions to Japan, a promising market that recognises the need for international collaborations.

東京が抱える様々な都政課題を解決するために、民間から生まれた画期的な製品・サービスを活用し、官民一体の事業の実現を目指したピッチイベントUPGRADE with TOKYO。第18回は「自動車利用の抑制」をテーマとして開催いたしました。

SWAT Mobility remains bullish about growth prospects in the Philippines and expects the country to be its second biggest revenue market despite the persisting COVID-19 pandemic.

Swat Mobility continues to expand its people mobility and logistics transportation technology services in the Philippines.

Powered by SWAT Mobility, the myToyota Shuttle app provides companies and their employees with a reliable shuttle service to and from work.

SWAT Mobility continues to eye opportunities in the Philippines and plans to onboard more clients despite COVID-19

SWAT Mobility is identified as 1 of the 7 startups in Southeast Asia which has identified a relatively unexplored area and built a business around it.

SWAT Mobility taps into the Philippines' growing manufacturing sector with innovative solutions that optimise efficiency.

The Straits Times speaks to the SWAT Mobility, one of the Singapore start-ups that managed to make inroads in Japan.

Toyota partners with SWAT Mobility for on-demand shuttle service. This initiative is for companies to provide safe, comfortable and reliable shuttle services to employees' daily commute.

SWAT Mobility is looking at the manufacturing sector to grow its business in the Philippines.

Partnering with SWAT Mobility for employee transportation maximises efficiency and productivity with the rise in mobility demand.

SWAT Mobility is teaming up with domestic companies in Japan to conduct trials in various locations. The challenges that Japan's rural areas are facing will provide business opportunities for the company entering the market.

SWAT Mobility participated in the Vietnam Global Innovation (VGI) program, powered by Quest Ventures to gain new insights and receive feedback on their business models and market entry strategies.

SINGAPORE-BASED transport solution, SWAT Mobility, said efficient and safe commute could help curb the spread of Covid-19 without sacrificing business operations and economic gains.

In recent years, we witnessed a gradual paradigm shift in personalized transport services from private vehicle ownership to mobility as a service application (MaaS).

From ride-hailing and ride-sharing platforms to the pooling of logistical resources, technology is driving innovation in how we move people and goods.

Despite its status as the world’s third-largest economy, Japan has only produced four unicorns to date.

Earlier in March, Singapore-headquartered mobility tech SWAT Mobility (SWAT) launched delivery services with online grocer Uglyfood, making it SWAT’s official entry into the logistics space.

Using Tech in Asia's data, we've generated this constantly updated list of startups in Southeast Asia who've recently raised funding.

Singapore-based Swat Mobility announced that it has raised an undisclosed amount of funds.

Swat will expand its business in Japan, including its service development and product localization.

SWAT will expand its business in Japan, including its service development and product localization.

Swat Mobility successfully obtained funding from the Global Brain-backed fund.

Company is combining routing tech with Willers' MaaS app to ease commuting

A three-month trial of on-demand autonomous bus services at two locations began on Monday (Jan 25), as part of Singapore's efforts to make such vehicles commercially viable.

Emerging Stronger Taskforce’s Alliance for Action on Robotics launches Singapore’s first trial of on-demand autonomous bus services at Jurong Island, with SWAT Mobility as one of the tech provider.

Home-grown on-demand transport specialist SWAT Mobility has teamed up with Japanese compatriot Willers to "solve mobility challenges in the region".

SWAT Mobility Pte. Ltd. (SWAT) and Willers Pte. Ltd. (Willers) made an announcement today about a joint venture to address mobility concerns in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

At this year’s SwissCham Business Excellence Awards, SWAT Mobility was announced as the winner for the Product Digitalisation subcategory of the Digital Transformation Award.

SWAT Mobility is one of the 200 SUPERSTAR ENTREPRENEURS selected by Forbes Japan with a potential to impact the Japanese economy in the future.

Koh Soo Boon only backs startups that generate revenue and are led by “coachable” founders. During the pandemic, several of Koh’s investments proved prescient. The firm’s portfolio includes SWAT Mobility.

Bernard Lim speaks to CEO & co-founder Jarrold Ong at SWAT Mobility, one of the nominees for this year’s OCBC Emerging Enterprise Awards 2020. This year, the awards highlight resilience in the face of Covid-19.

While the pandemic has proven to be the most challenging part of everyone’s lives, it has also certainly become a wake up call for businesses, to remodel and improve their operations. SWAT Mobility’s technology are designed to help improve the mobility concerns of many organizations.

"DYNAMIC and efficient" are two words rarely used to describe employee transport. Fixed routes and pick-up times are the norm, and unexpected changes in passenger volumes can result in overcrowding or near-empty vehicles plying the roads. The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed such...

With many businesses exploring the wonders of advanced employee transportation and smart mobility, it's only appropriate and timely for others to keep up as well.

Local transport solutions firm SWAT Mobility's machine learning and AI vehicle-routing solution is helping regional companies better plan efficient transportation routes, optimising travelling time while reducing the number of vehicles needed on the roads.

The Philippine government has appealed to the private sector to provide transportation like shuttle services to their employees. However, running a company shuttle can also become exceedingly expensive if executed incorrectly.

Employees in Asia Pacific offices will prefer a hybrid model including more flexible work arrangements post pandemic.

Mass transit systems are not back in full operation and many public utility vehicles are still not allowed. Technology comes into play in the form of transportation pooling through a mobile app from vehicle-routing company SWAT Mobility.

With public transport operating at reduced capacity, many companies have opted to provide company shuttles to get employees to work. There’s room for improvement - how will shuttles know which routes are best for avoiding traffic?

Singapore mobility tech firm SWAT Mobility has found in a recent study that companies in the Philippines employ an average of 7 people just to manually organize transportation routes for employee shuttles.

APAC vehicle-routing tech SWAT Mobility pokes the Philippines amidst suspended mass transit systems and disallowing of public utility vehicles, and present a solution to the nation’s transport plight.

In the New Normal where there are fewer transport options and social distancing is paramount, shortcomings on corporate transport just won't do.

Employees who use their company’s in-house transport system enjoy convenience over use of public transport, but the method is far from perfect. SWAT Mobility aims to help companies solve these problems.

Our Product Intern Jerald Lim talks about his experience with us and how his work has expanded positive impact on transportation in Yale NUS College’s newsletter.

Singapore-based smart mobility solution firm SWAT Mobility aims to provide businesses with a safe, reliable way to transport employees amidst Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ).

싱가포르 기술기반 스타트업인 스왓모빌리티(SWAT Mobility)에 따르면 필리핀 수도 마닐라(Manila)에 1번째 기업 대상 스마트 운송솔루션의 서비스를 시작했다. 토요타 자동차 필리핀과의 협업을 통해 출시한 것이다.

SWAT’s solutions allow KMC employees and clients to book rides through the SWATBiz app, plan routes in minutes, navigate drivers to close-to-home pick-up points, and track vehicles in real-time.

TMP expands its efforts to improve the commuting experience of Filipinos, especially as they transition and fully integrate into the “new normal”.

TMF announced the successful completion of its connected and sanitized mobility services for healthcare workers working at the Rajavithi Hospital located in Bangkok, Thailand.

Singapore-based smart mobility technology firm SWAT Mobility (SWAT) and Toyota Motor Philippines launched the first corporate smart transportation solution in the Philippines for KMC Solutions (KMC).

Singapore-based smart mobility technology firm SWAT Mobility (SWAT) and Toyota Motor Philippines launched the first corporate smart transportation solution in the Philippines for KMC Solutions (KMC), the country’s largest coworking & staff leasing service provider.

Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) announces that it will be providing a free booking service application, SWATRide, for point-to-point (P2P) buses plying the UP Town Center / Glorietta 3 route from July 20, 2020 to October 20, 2020.

Singapore-based smart mobility technology firm SWAT Mobility (SWAT) and Toyota Motor Philippines launched the first corporate smart transportation solution in the Philippines for KMC Solutions (KMC).

Singapore-based startup SWAT Mobility has joined hands with Toyota Motor Philippines to launch a corporate smart transportation solution in Manila.

SWAT Mobility (SWAT) and Toyota Motor Philippines launched the first corporate smart transportation solution in the Philippines for KMC Solutions (KMC).

Home-grown tech start-up SWAT Mobility has teamed up with Toyota Motor Philippines to launch the first corporate smart transportation solution in Manila.

With the gradual resumption of business operations in the post circuit breaker environment, technology advancements will be relevant in providing safe and efficient transport as well as the enforcement of COVID-19 mitigation measures.

TMF will provide four connected and sanitized shuttles for six medical institutions that will help the staff carry test specimens to a COVID-19 test lab in a more efficient and safer manner.

In the fight against COVID-19, each part of society, including governments, private sectors, individual citizens and most notably healthcare workers, is playing its respective role

Jarrold Ong, Co-Founder and CEO of SWAT Mobility, spoke on MONEYFM 89.3's Career 360 segment about offering solutions to help businesses cope with Covid-19’s impact by transforming journeys and optimizing movement through demand-responsive transport technology.

The “Just-in-Time” app designed by Singapore-based SWAT Mobility will allow commuters to book seats and generate effective and efficient commuting routes based on passengers’ pick-up location and time.

Last month, the Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) introduced the “Just-in-Time” app and provided several connected and sanitized shuttle vans for free to hospitals in Bangkok, Thailand.

The “Just-in-Time” app designed by Singapore-based SWAT Mobility will allow commuters to book seats and generate effective and efficient commuting routes based on passengers’ pick-up location and time.

How may employers best support their staff's mental well-being, especially in a crisis?

In appreciation of and respect for the dedication of these heroes, Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF), an independent not-for-profit foundation aimed at enabling mobility for all, announced today that they will provide up to 10 connected and sanitized shuttles to Philippine General Hospital.

Toyota Mobility Foundation announced today that they will provide up to 10 connected and sanitized shuttles to Philippine General Hospital.

Our President, Grace Ho, sat down with the Urban Transport News team and talked about our vision, philosophy and products, along with her background and role at SWAT Mobility.

Demand-responsive transport technology by companies such as SWAT Mobility can help to support front-line workers in hospitals and essential-service workers with safer commutes.

Listen as our CEO Jarrold Ong talks on CNA938's Tech Talk with Daniel Martin about how essential services can utilise smart transport solutions to manage split teams and foster easier contact tracing.

Frontliners and healthcare workers, however, still need to report to duty and help battle against the disease. In order to help expand a means of transport for them in this time of crisis, the Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) announced that it will be providing 10 connected and sanitized shuttles free of cost to hospitals treating COVID-19 cases.

Toyota Mobility Foundation Introduces Connected and Sanitized Mobility Services for Healthcare Workers in Support of the Fight Against COVID-19

SWAT Mobility is partnering with Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) to provide shuttles free of charge to hospitals and healthcare workers treating COVID-19 cases in Bangkok.

SWAT Mobility is proud to be the Gold winner of the Best HR tech start-up companies – Singapore award.

Mr Jarrold Ong is one of the 10 lucky homegrown startup founders that were hosted by the Prime Minister.

Jarrold Ong, CEO of SWAT, was one of the 10 Singapore entrepreneurs invited to the Istana to share their views about the startup scene over lunch with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

Plug and Play Japan has selected 94 domestic/overseas startups for its Winter/Spring 2020 Batch. SWAT is one of the startups selected under the vertical "Mobility".

Singapore-based smart mobility start-up Ministry of Movement has received a USD 10.1 million from its Series A funding round to grow and expand overseas.

SWAT has closed US$10 million in its Series A funding led by the University of Tokyo Edge Capital (UTEC).

Singapore-based mobility startup Ministry of Movement, also known as SWAT, has raised $10.1 million in its Series A funding led by the University of Tokyo Edge Capital (UTEC).

GrabShuttle and Beeline will wind down their operations by the end of the year. SWAT still has services for companies that require on-demand, shared form of employee transport.

Arthur Chua, the Chairman and Co-founder of Ministry of Movement Pte. Ltd. (SWAT), also the CEO of SWAT's investor Goldbell Group, spoke to The Business Times about SWAT.

Singapore and Guangdong signed an agreement that will boost cooperation in areas such as smart city development. SWAT will be collaborating on the CSGKC On-demand Shared Bus Pilot Project.

SWAT is honoured to be at the 10th Singapore-Guangdong Collaboration Council, signing a MoU to work on the CSGKC On-demand Shared Bus Pilot Project.

Shorter walks, fewer transfers, shorter travelling time and optimal use of resources are the outcomes a local bus transport start-up found when it began using a new algorithm.