1 ComfortDelGro Corporation has announced that it will be adjusting its taxi fare structure with effect from 12 December 2011. Among the fare revisions, the flag-down rate will increase between 20 cents and 70 cents depending on the model of the taxi. The peak city area surcharge, peak surcharge, time and distance formula will also be adjusted.
2 ComfortDelGro has been in discussion with leaders from two of our NTA branches—CTOA and CCOA, over the fare revision issue in the past few months. Our leaders have also actively provided their feedback and concerns to company on the fare revision.
3 In view of the rapidly rising operating costs, especially diesel prices, since January 2011 and higher cost of living, NTA feels that the revision is a fair and timely decision to help our drivers defray part of these cost increases. The previous taxi meter revision was in late December 2007.
4 NTA believes that overall taxi metered fare should reflect the operating cost of the taxi business, and the primary consideration is the income stability of the taxi drivers when fare adjustments are made. NTA is already in talks with other taxi companies and urges them to adjust their taxi fares as soon as possible.
Issued by:
Wee Boon Kim, President
National Taxi Association
