KUALA LUMPUR: SOCAR is collaborating with Teman Malaysia to provide discounted rides for the elderly.
The partnership provides Teman users with special vouchers, applicable as of August, that offers 50 per cent off SOCAR bookings (from as low as RM4.45 per hour for use of a Perodua Axia, capped at RM50) and 60 per cent off TREVO bookings (minimum three-day booking, capped at RM250). The created savings will then be passed on to Teman Malaysia's clients.
To use the promo, first make a booking for Teman Malaysia's services through their website. The assignee will then need to book a SOCAR or TREVO vehicle for use (during the assigned tasks, according to the duration of the services).
All they'll have to do is then apply the promo code they receive to get the discount that will be reflected in the final bill to the client, which itemises transportation costs.
"We are excited to team up with Teman Malaysia as their transportation partner, as their work is invaluable in helping elderly and vulnerable members of the community achieve greater freedom of movement in their daily life," said SOCAR Mobility Asia group chief executive officer Leon Foong.
"Through this partnership, they will be able to reach their destination safely in a private and sanitised drive, with our SOCAR and TREVO vehicles. In tough times, it is important for everyone to contribute our individual strengths to help our fellow Malaysians. Together, we can overcome.
"At SOCAR Mobility Asia, we believe that Malaysians can achieve more together, as reflected in our 'Malaysia Can Overcome' campaign aimed at providing safe and affordable mobility to the rakyat. In this spirit, we are not only committed to providing flexible mobility options to help Malaysians improve daily life, but are also collaborating with other businesses and organisations to serve existing needs in the community."
Teman Malaysia CEO Ezzati Nasir said: "Empowering the elderly and vulnerable through our Temanions by providing emotional support and assistance for their daily living has been an important motivator for us at Teman Malaysia.
"For the past two months, with the extension of the MCO and travel restrictions, many children are unable to assist their elderly parents who are living alone and in another state, including accompanying them for their vaccination appointments.
"This is where our team of 94 Temanions can make a difference through our services. Through this partnership with SOCAR Mobility Asia, we can now offer expanded mobility options to complement our services - ultimately further empowering the elderly and vulnerable members of the community."
Teman Malaysia is a social enterprise that provides quality, safe and personalised care and companionship services for older or vulnerable Malaysians.
These services include accompanying the elderly or infirm to medical appointments, treatment sessions, and Covid-19 vaccinations; home visits to ensure everything is well; and even customised suitable activities for an ageing society with positive results.
SOCAR and TREVO bookings can be made in the Klang Valley, Penang, Johor Baru, Kota Kinabalu and Melaka while Teman Malaysia services are available in the Klang Valley, Johor Baru and Kota Tinggi, Penang and Seremban. Assistance for Covid-19 appointments start at RM70 for two hours.
Foong is also inviting the public to reach out to SOCAR and TREVO on Facebook if they need assistance in areas where they can lend a hand.
Those interested in the promotion can also visit SOCAR, TREVO, and Teman Malaysia's website for more information.