ComfortDelGro, Strides Premier extend temporary fare adjustment till Nov 30
Taxi operators ComfortDelGro and Strides Premier will extend their respective temporary metered fare adjustments till Nov 30.First introduced in March this year, the fare hike on metered fares is intended to be temporary, and is part of measures to support sustainable driver earnings amid rising fuel costs.It was to be in place till May 31 but was extended till July 31, then to Sept 30, and now to Nov 30.During this period, there will be a one cent increase to the distance time rate for all metered trips — which currently ranges from $0.26 on normal and 6-seater taxis to $0.38 on its limousine cab.The increase is for every 400m/45 seconds for distances below 10km and every 350m/45 seconds for distances greater than 10km — for all taxi models.ComfortDelGro said in its Facebook post on Tuesday (Sept 22) that the third extension is due to ongoing fuel price increases.