Taxi Fare Hikes

Everybody's talking about it. Being so curious and concern, i unknowingly find myself landing into ComfortDelgro website. I began searching, wanting to learn more about this big fuss over this hikes. Instead of finding what i want, i found out something about about this corporation.

ComfortDelgro actually had their expansions overseas as well, as oh well, it quoted ' World 2nd Largest Transport Operator'. I was totally amazed by that. They had their operations over at countries like Australia and even China as well. Wow...they must have earned alot i though. Looking at their annual turnover, it's even more amazed. To think that they only provides such mild rebates for taxi drivers, and still claiming it's time they impose some of the 'needed operation fees' on consumers. Reason being, to ensure a smoother operation and fairer fare for all consumers.

Well, i'm in no position to judge. Well, let's talk about the hikes then. I'm agreeable to all except for two changes which i deemed too unreasonable. Firstly being the peak hour charge. From the originally $2 flat rate, it's going to be increased to 35% of the total cab fare coming Monday. How is that reasonable. What if a trip goes more then let's say 20km? The original flat rate would be just enough but the upcoming changes would be heavy on that consumer. Moreover, the longer the mileage, simply put it, already the more taxi driver earn. Second, the 20 cents jump instead of the original 10 cent. From 10 cent every 210km, it's going to be 20 cents for every 385km. And wait, that's only for mileage clocking 10km or less, after 10km, it's 20 cents every 330km. Wah, it seems pretty attractive package to be a taxi driver now.

Best of all from ComfortDelgro, they are going to remain the same rental rates of taxi to taxi drivers. That's of course, if not, they'll not only be earning from us but also the taxi drivers as well. But soon to be, it's seriously rumoured that the base taxi fare is going to be up to 6-7 bucks. Prepared for the worst as this goes on. Gosh......

PS: The media release was funny to even include the taxi fares of other countries to compare to ours in Singapore. How about putting those from Malaysia, India or even Thailand. Bullshit.....
(http://www.comfort-transportation.com.sg/PressReleases/Media%20Release%20on%20Taxi%20Fare(w).pdf)