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Higher cash payouts, help for platform workers as Singapore announces S$1b support package amid Iran war

 07/04/2026 2 Views
Higher cash payouts, help for platform workers as Singapore announces Sb support package amid Iran war


SUPPORT FOR TRANSPORT WORKERS

Mr Siow, who is also Acting Minister for Transport, announced additional support for the domestic transport sector and businesses, noting that sharp fuel price increases have hit the earnings of platform workers, private-hire car drivers and taxi drivers.

The government will disburse S$200 in cash to active platform workers, private-hire car drivers and taxi drivers from the end of this month.

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