Four major ride-hailing platforms in Singapore are increasing their platform fees to cover costs associated with the upcoming Platform Workers Act.
Four ride-hailing operators in Singapore will be raising their platform fees by up to S$0.50 (US$0.37) from Jan 1, 2025. Grab , the leading ride-hailing platform in Singapore , will increase its fees from S$0.70 to S$0.90 for commuters. The new platform & partner fee will support Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions, work injury compensation (WIC) coverage and other welfare initiatives for its platform workers, as well as platform maintenance and service improvements.
Gojek will also raise its platform fee by S$0.30 to S$0.50 per trip, with the operator saying these changes are to protect drivers and their earnings in support of the Bill on top of improving and maintaining its services. Similarly, ComfortDelGro, Singapore's largest taxi operator, said it will raise its platform fees. Commuters will be charged S$1 to S$1.20 - the exact cost is dependent on factors such as distance travelled and travel time - and up from the current flat rate of S$0.70. The hike will go towards enhanced protection and welfare initiatives that are part of the new Platform Workers Bill, providing a more rewarding and secure future for our drivers', said Mr Tommy Tan, chief executive of ComfortDelGro Taxi. The company added the adjustment will help defray the operating expenses to support the Ministry of Manpower’s (MOM) new initiatives for platform workers under that act, including CPF contributions and enhanced insurance coverage
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