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SOCAR Is Shutting Down Operations In Malaysia By 31 August

SOCAR is shutting down in Malaysia by 31 August, but its sister platform TREVO will continue operating, offering an alternative for car rentals.

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Editorial Team
August 17, 2026
1 min read
Users with remaining funds in their ewallets are advised to contact SOCAR support immediately to claim their refunds. Cover image via SOCAR Malaysia Follow us on Instagram , TikTok , and WhatsApp for the latest stories and breaking news. Car-sharing platform SOCAR has announced that it will officially end all services in Malaysia on 31 August However, its sister platform TREVO will continue operating as normal. The company, which launched locally in 2018, did not disclose the reason for its exit. Image via SOCAR Malaysia Users with remaining funds in their ewallets are advised to contact support immediately to claim their refunds Despite SOCAR pulling its managed fleet from Malaysian roads, users will still be able to rent cars through its sister platform TREVO. Rolled out in 2020, TREVO operates on a peer-to-peer model that allows individual car owners to list their vehicles for rent. For drivers relying on short-term car rentals, SOCAR's shutdown marks a major shift in the local urban car-sharing landscape. Follow SAYS Tech on Facebook , Instagram , & TikTok for the latest in tech in Malaysia and the world! FOLLOW SAYS

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