LIFESTYLE@LXG: Show some love for boobs this October!

Love Boobs? Well so does cancer.

In support of boobs and breast cancer awareness, Grabcar is selling limited edition t-shirts in an effort to raise funds to support the Singapore Cancer Society's activities to educate the women in Singapore about breast cancer awareness.

Did you know that the number of women diagnosed with breast cancer in Singapore is increasing at an average of 3% annually? Thats not something to take lightly.  

The limited edition ‪#‎GrabitBeatit‬ t-shirts are selling for $15, so grab a tee and show your support for breast cancer awareness! You can get yours from the 5-9th and 12-16th Oct, between 11am -4pm, via the GrabTaxi app by selecting the #GrabitBeatit fleet icon (delivery is free!). Each tee, also comes with a special Pink Kit, comprising of an instruction car for self examination and button badges. 

All proceeds will be given to the Singapore Cancer Society, which provides support to women fighting breast cancer. 

GrabCar is also providing up to $8 off on rides to selected breast cancer exam centres from the 1st to 31st October. First time users of the GrabTaxi app can use the promo code: Grabpink when booking their Grabcar. The list of breast cancer screening clinics can be found here: www.grabtaxi.com/singapore/grabpink/

Find out more at bit.ly/grabitbeatit-sgp #GrabitBeatit

Love selfies? Stuck on instagram? Well from the 12 - 31st October, simply take a photo of yourself, duck face and all, in your #GrabitBeatit tees to show your support for the cause. 

Every week, two people with the most creative photos will win attractive prizes! 

GRABSPEED - The SuperCar Experience.

To add to the Lady's report today of our Supercar experience with GrabTaxi, here's a short video of our smooth ride in their Maserati GranTourismo.

In turbo-charged comfort we escaped the city traffic for a while and drove a couple of circuits along Singapore's open highways.

Yep, I could certainly get used to this...

For more information on how you could get a SUPERCAR ride for yourself, check out GRABTAXI's Facebook Page.

LXG.

LADY@LXG: To lunch in a Porsche Carrera; Homeward-bound in a Maserati GranTurismo!

Yeah that's our Porsche Carerra waiting to take us for lunch!

As far as I have always been concerned, a car is a car - is a car. 

So long as it gets me from point A to B in one piece, I am good. Point out a car and ask me what model it is and I will tell you its a white / silver / black / champagne coloured car with four-wheels. 

Now point out a Black Forest Gateau and I can wax lyrical about the texture of the cake, the icing and the cherries. Yeah, I know, I am cool like that.... 

But this 'whatever' attitude towards cars would soon come to an end, when I stepped into the cool confines of my Porsche Carrera (okay, so technically it doesn't belong to me, but hey, a girl can dream right?)

Today, we woke up and  decided to go for lunch to Taratata Bistrot in Keong Siak, in a sleek and sexy Porsche Carrera. I mean, why go by taxi, when you can choose a SUPERCAR right?

After booking our SUPERCAR on the GrabTaxi app, a Porsche Carrera, together with a uniformed chauffeur, drove over to pick us up, much to the envious glances (gathered from the twitching curtains) of our neighbours!

So to irritate our neighbours just a bit more, we decided to take a quad-zillion photos of ourselves with the car... yeah we are mature like that too!

Angus beef steak with shallot sauce and lemon tart 

A delightfully decadent meal and many expressos later, we decided to opt for a more spacious Maserati GranTurismo to accommodate our expanded bellies and back to the GrabTaxi app we went and booked our second SUPERCAR. Easy, peasy japaneasy! 

Thanks to GrabTaxi, we at LXG (well some of us, cos they are sports cars after all, and can't accommodate more than two people at the very most) got to ride in two of the seven SUPER CARS roaming the streets of Singapore as a lead up to the upcoming F1. 

It was pretty precious having heads turn as we got out of our Porsche Carrera and sauntered down Keong Siak at the height of lunch hour, like we travel fancy on a daily basis.

Decided to take the Maserati GranTurismo back home

If you would like to enjoy a free ride on one of the seven SUPERCARS courtesy of GrabTaxi, click this link for more information. 

Do hurry cos the free rides on the seven SUPERCARS is only until the 20th of September.

LIFESTYLE@LXG: $15 off your first GRABCAR ride only until the 10th August!

If you haven't already taken advantage of this great offer, do so soon, because its only valid until the 10th of August!!

Share this link with your friends too, so everyone can travel more or less for free this National Day weekend! 

Don't forget that this offer is valid only for fist time Grabcar and taxi users, so if you are already a Grabtaxi user, use your mum's, dad's, brother/ sister's phones and enjoy your free ride!

LIFESTYLE@LXG: $15 off your first GRABCAR ride with the code: GCLEAGUE

Although Singapore's public transport system is one of the best in the world, nothing beats having your own personal vehicle. Of course, since the media industry does not pay as well as I would like it to, buying a car outright is not on the cards, at least not for a while, okay, make it long while. Which is what makes GRABCAR so attractive!

With Grabcar, I have my personal vehicle and driver for the price of a taxi. I like the fact that before you confirm your booking, the app tells you the actual cost of the ride, so if it seems too steep, you can simply discard it and opt for a taxi instead. 

How do I use GRABCAR?

Unfortunately, this promo for valid only for first time GrabTaxi app users, or those of you with multiple sim cards ;). Simply download the free GRABTAXI APP from the app store and enter your location and destination and select Grabcar Economy, enter the code GCLEAGUE and get $15 off your trip. Its honestly as simple as that!

The $15 off your first GRABCAR and GRABTAXI ride is only valid from the 28th of July until the 10th of August, so hurry and take advantage of this great offer and share! share! share! with all your friends - after all, sharing IS caring :)

GRABCAR: The New Way to Travel!

People are always saying that there are just way too many taxis on the road in Singapore – and it does seem that way doesn't it – especially when you're stuck in a traffic jam during rush hour.

But I'll bet that just like me, you'd be questioning that statement when you've been hanging on the phone for over an hour on a Monday morning, getting late for an important meeting!

During peak hours, its a minor miracle to actually book a taxi on time; even though we have six different cab companies to choose from in Singapore - comprising as of January 2015, over 28,500 taxis!

Of course the recent GrabTaxi service has eased that burden considerably, but there are still certain times during the day when you can't avoid having to hang on the line.

In an ideal world, where money was no obstacle, I'd just click my fingers and my personal chauffeur would be at my beck and call, complete with a sparkly set of wheels. But unfortunately, this is the real world, and I'm not made of money! But as of April 2015, the dream and luxury of an affordable chauffeur-driven ride has become that more accessible...

The same people that brought you GrabTaxi have now launched GrabCar, and I've been itching to try it! GrabCar complements the GrabTaxi service – and it just might be the answer to our prayers - balancing the vehicle-to-passenger supply and demand situation during critical periods such as peak hours.

In July 2014, GrabCar was launched to complement GrabTaxi’s taxi booking services, offering premium 4-seaters for those who like to travel in style, as well as 6- and 13- seaters for commuters travelling in groups or with luggage. However during peak hours taxi demand still exceeds supply, therefore in April 2015, a fourth option GrabCar (Economy) was officially launched in Singapore to provide commuters with another option to get a ride.

Started in Malaysia, it is now available in Thailand, Philippines and Singapore. The App has been downloaded on more than 3.8 million mobile devices to date.

And this is how it works: Just like GrabTaxi, GrabCar is an on-demand, private hire vehicle service which is booked via the existing GrabTaxi mobile app. Users can select the type of GrabCar service that they require, for example, GrabCar (Economy), to make a booking.

(There are now 4 tiers to GrabCar: GrabCar (Economy), GrabCar+ (Premium), GrabCar 6- seater and GrabCar 13-seater. Each category is designed to suit the different needs and budget of commuters).

Once a booking is confirmed, passengers will receive their assigned driver’s details – name, mobile number, vehicle registration number and also his photo. Passengers will also be able to track the driver’s movements as he moves towards them.

Pretty straightforward right? So this weekend, we put the updated app to action for ourselves and took our first GrabCar ride!

GrabCar driver Mohamad: on time and ready to go!

Our driver Mohamad arrived right on time and even waited for us for a few minutes longer as we were running a little late. Smartly dressed and very polite, Mohammad made us relax immediately - and in fact that was the most refreshing thing about the entire ride; he was calm and friendly, not in the typical mad rush that most taxi 'uncles' are in, as they fight to get in as many bookings as possible during their daily shifts. The great thing is even if we do get caught in a jam or the driver has to take a massive detour for some reason, the fare remains fixed* once you make the booking.

(*ERP not included. Additional stops are chargeable at S$5 per stop. Additional waiting time: S$5 per 10 mins).

Our ride was a spotless champagne-gold Toyota Corolla. As GrabCar (Economy) is catered towards the everyday taxi user seeking an affordable alternative to cabs, vehicles used are usually Toyota Corolla, Toyota Wish and Honda Civic, with fares comparable to taxis.

If you happen to be more adventurous and want to leave an impression, GrabCar+ Premium offers a more premium range of vehicle models, like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5-series, with correspondingly higher fares.

We had a pleasant chat with Mohamad during the course of our journey, and he was very happy working with GrabCar, already taking on average at least ten rides a day. In no time we had reached our destination, and even a couple of traffic jams on the way did nothing to spoil the ride!

The convenience and comfort of a GrabCar ride has made it an instant hit with me, and I can see myself making use of this service many, many times in the near future!

Destination Reached: A pair of happy travellers!

You can read more about the GrabCar service via http://grabtaxi.com/grabcar/.

Stay tuned for our next post - where we'll show you how to make a booking with GrabTaxi, and show you how easy and convenient it is!

GRABCAR/LXG PROMOTION TIME! 

As part of the launch of GrabCar (Economy), get 10 x $5 off GrabCar Economy rides from today 'til 3rd May 2015 by entering “TRYGC” into the promo code box to enjoy this great offer!

And ESPECIALLY for LXG readers: MORE EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS! 
Enter “GRABLEAGUE” into the promo code from 28th April to 12th May 2015 and enjoy $8 off your first 2 GrabCar rides!

Terms and Conditions: 

“TRYGC” promo code is available for a maximum of 10 rides only
“GRABLEAGUE” promo code is available for a maximum of 2 rides only from 28th April to 12th May 2015.
These two promo codes cannot be used at the same time.
The “GRABLEAGUE” promo code is applicable to all GrabCar categories.

Visit the LXGers' Facebook Page to find out more!

LIFESTYLE@LXG: Grab a car today with GrabCar!

Launched on the 8^th of July this year, GrabCar is the latest service by GrabTaxi. This premium service essentially enables users like myself, to book a limo by simply using my smartphone. For those of you who already have the GrabTaxi app, you can book your car using the same app. For those of you who have yet to download it, hurry up and do so, its free and it takes the hassle out of finding a taxi when you really need one.

GRABCAR currently works with several trusted and safe fleet partners, giving us the option of choosing from a range of 4-seaters (Mercedes Benz, Toyota Camry and Volkswagon Passat). 6-seaters (Toyota Vellfire, Toyota Viano, Toyota Alphard and Mecedes Vito) and a Toyota Hiace 13-seater.

The best part about all of this is the brand’s strong belief in safety. In keeping with this, your family and friends are able to track your travel progress in real-time, ensuring that you are always in safe hands. 

“The inclusion of GrabCar as part of the GrabTaxi service shows our desire and ability to meet our customers’ needs especially during peak hours. It offers them access to a wider network of taxis as well as premium cars. The inclusion of GrabCar as part of the GrabTaxi network will give our passengers that personalised experience, while at the same time, ensuring quick, safe and reliable rides.” said GrabTaxi founder and Group CEO Anthony Tan (featured in the photo above).