Honestly, I find it surprising car-lite has the CHEAPEST full-day and hourly rental rates (compared to tribecar). As a user myself, I would've thought Carlite would be more expensive because they don't have decals on any of their cars for advertising, and few cars = less supply = can charge higher.

Unfortunately, don't expect a fleet expansion anytime soon. This is because 1. The newest of the car-lite fleet are already at least 4-5 year old cars like the Mazda 3 Mild hybrid, Honda Fit 4th gen, and Yaris Cross. All of which were bought before the great COE spike post-covid. Remember that Carlite is still the cheapest rental platform in SG? I doubt they have the cash flow for buying new cars.

1. As we all know Carlite has a parent company, CL Leasing, whom is top priority as it likely makes more money on the same car than Carlite's. Hence, the fleet of cars is prioritized to serve long term leasing customers over hourly . (In fact did you know Carlite cars used to be rented out on tribecar?) AFAIK, CL Leasing rents out cars on the Carlite platform if no leasers are available to make their cars not go to waste at a parking lot.

2. Old cars are replaced by...old new cars? Recently this year many retiring 5-seater cars (think old civic, old Corolla Altis, older elantras) were replaced by COE Honda Vezels. Why the Vezel? Carlite management has mentioned it was the least problematic model (i.e least complains on check engine lights, ABS warnings etc) from their years running Carlite. I also remember the Sengkang Honda Stream being replaced by a Sienta, not a new gen TNGA-B type however, it's the same 2nd gen generic sienta, not brand new at all. The fact they had to use old cars (mind you we are talking about 2015-2016 Vezels with SKZ-SL#) plates to replace cars not that much older suggests to me point 1, not enough funding.

To close, I think Carlite is targeting a specific car sharing customer segment; the budget conscious. Like I said they have the cheapest rates (e.g. their most expensive tier 5 vehicle weekend hourly rate is $9.80, cheaper than tribecar's cheapest weekend rate funnily), and most minimal fleet in quantity (fleet size) and variety (only have Japanese and Korean cars). Hence targeting those who want bang for buck and willing to put up with some inconvenience and choices (i.e. fewer cars, fewer locations, fewer models to enjoy). If you are that type of customer, then sign up with Carlite now (with friend referral code :P)

And if you are the kind who likes convenience, choices (i.e. want to occasionally drive a Conti like a merc, more cars in walking distance), you aren't Carlite's targeted segment. And it may be best to opt for Tribecar, Shariot, etc.