- On 13 Dec, ComfortDelGro (SGX:C52) raised Singapore taxi flag-down fares by 50 cents for its regular taxis, and distance and time-based charges by one cent. These changes are to address taxi drivers' earnings, which have been impacted by higher fuel costs as well as the current and upcoming GST hikes.
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Trying to address taxi availability.
- Along with the fare hike, ComfortDelGro also announced that it would extend the period during which an evening peak-hour surcharge applies by an hour. The evening peak hour during weekdays will now start at 5pm instead of 6pm. ComfortDelGro also introduced a peak-hour surcharge from 10am to 1.59pm on weekends, including public holidays.
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Business impact.
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