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SINGAPORE: ComfortDelGro will implement a temporary “driver fee” for bookings made through its CDG Zig application as fuel prices continue to climb, it said on Tuesday (Mar 17).<\/p>\n
The move is aimed at easing the financial strain on drivers brought about by the rising fuel prices, it said.<\/p>\n
In a statement, Singapore’s largest taxi operator said that the driver fee will be S$0.50 (US$0.39) for fares below S$15 and $0.80 for fares of S$15 and above.<\/p>\n
A temporary S$0.01 increase to the distance time rate for all metered trips will also be introduced.<\/p>\n
“All of these fees will go directly to our drivers,” said Mr Michael Huang, head of ComfortDelGro’s Singapore point-to-point mobility business.<\/span><\/p>\n Earlier in March, ComfortDelGro said that it would absorb a portion of the increased fuel costs at its pumps to cushion the impact of fuel price increases on drivers.<\/p>\n An ongoing taxi fuel credit incentive programme was also introduced on Sunday to bolster support for drivers.<\/p>\n The driver fee and meter fare increase will be in effect from Mar 24 to May 31.<\/p>\n “We will continue to monitor the situation closely and remain committed to ensuring operational stability for our partners during this volatile period,” said the taxi company.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n