Taxi and ride-hailing firms have also extended temporary fare increases or 'driver fees'. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Meanwhile, what were supposed to be one-off increases to distance and waiting-time fares for taxi rides have been extended by another year until June 30, 2024.This temporary taxi fare hike wasWith the extension, passengers taking regular taxis will continue to be charged 25 cents for every 400m travelled up to 10km and every 350m thereafter, as well as for every 45 seconds or less of waiting time – up from 24 cents previously.
Those taking a cab from Changi Airport will continue to pay an additional $8 between 5pm and 11.59pm and an additional $6 at all other times – an increase of $3 from the usual fee. Also being extended until June 30, 2024, are temporary fees that Gojek and Tada have imposed on passengers since 2022 to help drivers cope with higher fuel costs and other expenses.
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