ComfortDelGro, the largest operator of taxis in Singapore, has overhauled its fare structure which it says will better meet the demand for and supply of taxi services at different times of the day. The changes will kick in next Monday.
Flagging down a Comfort or CityCab will cost $0.30 more at $2.80.
The metered fare has also been adjusted. It will cost $0.20 per 385 metres of travel for the first 10 kilometres. This will go up to $0.20 per 330 metres for journeys beyond 10 kilometres.
It will cost $0.20 for every 45 seconds of waiting time.
Instead of the $2 surcharge for peak hour travel, there will now be a premium levied. It will be 35 per cent of the metered fare.
To provide drivers with the added incentive to do so, ComfortDelGro will give all drivers who are unable to get a passenger within 15 minutes of entering the ERP zone an ERP rebate. This is possible through the use of ComfortDelGro’s Escalade and location tracking system.
For travel from midnight till just before 6am, instead of the gradual buildup in surcharge, it will be simplified to a flat 50 per cent of the metered fare. However, the booking fee during peak hours will be reduced by $0.50 to $3.50. The booking fee remains at $2.50 for non-peak hours.
It was $2.40 awhile ago and $2.50 now and $2.80 soon. I believe in no time it will be $3.00, $3.50. Problem of a booming economy.
Information from ChannelNewsAsia
Filed under: Economy, Society, Transport | Tagged: ComfortDelGro, Economy, Meter, Peak Hour, Price, Rates, Singapore, Surcharges, Taix
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