CNA spoke to eight private-hire and taxi drivers, most of whom acknowledged the payout as a helpful gesture but called for more support if fuel prices remain elevated.
“Some drivers appreciate it as a token of support, while others may see it as insufficient given the sustained increase in operating costs,” said a full-time private-hire driver who wanted to be known as Louis.
He said many drivers, including himself, now spend an additional S$7 to S$10 per day on fuel.
“For someone driving daily, that can easily add up to S$150 to S$250 per month, which means the S$200 payout only offsets a short period of increased expenses.”
