Taxi operator ComfortDelGro said on Wednesday (Dec 6) it will increase its flagdown fare and other surcharges to help cabbies defray higher operating costs due to rising fuel prices, high inflation and the impending Goods & Service Tax (GST) hike.
ComfortDelGro’s fleet, excluding limousine taxis, will see a S$0.50 (US$0.37) increase in flagdown fares and a S$0.01 increase for distances and waiting times to S$0.26.
“With this adjustment, the estimated fare for a 10km off-peak normal taxi trip is estimated to increase by 6.8 per cent or S$0.94 from S$13.80 to S$14.74,” said Singapore’s largest taxi operator.
Flag-down fares for limousine taxis will remain the same, but distances and waiting time fares will be increased from S$0.35 to S$0.36.
ComfortDelGro also said it will be extending the evening peak hour surcharge for all taxis by one hour to cover the period from 5pm to 11.59pm, effective Monday through Sunday, including public holidays.
A new peak hour surcharge will be implemented from 10am to 1.59pm on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.ComfortDelGro increased its flag-down fares in March last year, the first fare adjustment in a decade. Earlier this year the company introduced a platform fee for rides booked via its CDG Zig app, keeping in line with charges by other ride-hailing platforms in Singapore.
CNA
