Arizona Tribune - Ryde Accelerates Growth with Strategic Expansion into Electric Vehicle Rental Market

Advancing Sustainable Mobility and Unlocking New Growth
Ryde's entry into EV rentals marks a significant step forward in strengthening its clean-transport ecosystem.. By tapping into its established driver base and robust operational infrastructure, including proven processes for fleet allocation and maintenance, the Company will diversify revenue streams, elevate rider and driver experience, and enhance its ESG leadership. Through this initiative, Ryde aims to build a highly engaged and sustainability-focused community, expanding touchpoints across its platform and creating new opportunities for strategic partnerships.

Strategic Partnerships Secured for Scalable EV Fleet Growth
To deliver on this initiative, Ryde is partnering with Guan Chao Holdings Ltd ("GCHL") and Singapore Electric Vehicles Pte Ltd ("SEV") to secure a fleet of up to 400 EVs over the next six months under a structured Call Option Agreement.

This collaboration provides Ryde with priority access to EV supply, fleet-level pricing advantages and flexible financing structures, ensuring a scalable and capital-efficient rollout.

Positioned to Capitalize on Singapore's Accelerating EV Shift
"This strategic expansion into the EV rental market demonstrates Ryde's commitment to sustainable growth and innovation," said Terence Zou, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Ryde. "As EV adoption accelerates in Singapore, Ryde is uniquely positioned to shape this transformation. Expanding access to EVs not only lowers operating costs for our drivers and enhances the user experience, but also provides predictable operating costs and a lower cost per km, offering clear economic benefits to our driver community, while opening new avenues for long-term value creation for our shareholders."

Strengthening Ryde's Long-Term ESG and Market Leadership Vision
The EV rental program complements Ryde's broader sustainability and product innovation roadmap, forming a strong foundation for long-term expansion in the clean mobility sector. As Singapore's EV ecosystem rapidly matures, Ryde's early move into this space positions the Company to capture emerging demand and reinforce its commitment to delivering economic, environmental and social value.

About Ryde Group Ltd
Ryde, a homegrown super mobility app founded in Singapore, is the world's FIRST on-demand carpooling app since 2014. As a publicly listed company on the NYSE American, we are reimagining the way people and goods move around. We offer a full suite of services, including carpooling, private hire, taxi, and delivery, but what truly sets us apart is our commitment to empower our private-hire and taxi partners. We take 0% commission, ensuring that more of every hard-earned dollar goes to drivers on our platform. For more information, please visit https://rydesharing.com/.

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SOURCE: Ryde Group

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